Public schools in Franklin, NC
10 open public schools with an address in Franklin, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,028
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Franklin public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Franklin, NC: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,028 students, an average of 403 per school. The largest campus is Franklin High (996 students), and the largest elementary school is South Macon Elementary (465).
Every listed school belongs to Macon County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 85% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Franklin
Elementary schools in Franklin
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartoogechaye Elementary Macon County Schools | PK–04 | 354 | 14.4:1 | |
| East Franklin Elementary Macon County Schools | KG–04 | 315 | 12.6:1 | |
| Iotla Valley Elementary Macon County Schools | PK–04 | 408 | 12.9:1 | |
| South Macon Elementary Macon County Schools | PK–04 | 465 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in Franklin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Middle School Macon County Schools | 07–08 | 576 | 13.9:1 | |
| Mountain View Intermediate Macon County Schools | 05–06 | 614 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Franklin
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartram Academy Macon County Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 102 | 34.7:1 | |
| Franklin High Macon County Schools | 09–12 | 996 | 21.2:1 | |
| Macon Early College High School Macon County Schools | 09–13 | 154 | 74.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Franklin
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Virtual Academy Macon County Schools · Virtual | KG–12 | 44 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.2%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Franklin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,028 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Franklin
How many public schools are in Franklin, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Franklin: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,028 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Franklin?
All listed public schools with an address in Franklin belong to Macon County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Franklin?
Franklin High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Franklin, with 996 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Franklin?
No school with an address in Franklin is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Franklin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Franklin public schools is 14.4:1, lower than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Franklin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities