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#1299 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 49% in state
Franklin High
High School · Macon County Schools · Franklin, NC
A Macon County Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Panther Drive, Franklin, NC 28734
- Math 72% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Franklin High score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Franklin High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,221
Median home value
$203,700
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Multi-purpose Juvenile HomePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Bartram AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Macon Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Highlands SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | Not available | 319 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Macon County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin High is listed in Macon County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin High
Franklin High is a public high school in Franklin, NC, part of Macon County Schools, serving approximately 1,036 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,299 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin High
What grades does Franklin High serve?
Franklin High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Franklin High?
Franklin High has an enrollment of approximately 1,036 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin High rank in NC?
Franklin High ranks #1,299 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Franklin High's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Franklin High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin High has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin High a charter school?
No, Franklin High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin High a Title I school?
No, Franklin High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin High?
54.4% of students at Franklin High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (828) 524-6467
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28734)
- 29,158
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28734; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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