Public schools in Franklinton, NC
5 open public schools with an address in Franklinton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,549
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Franklinton public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Franklinton, NC: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,549 students, an average of 510 per school. The largest campus is Franklinton High (1,127 students), and the largest elementary school is Franklinton Elementary (470).
Franklin County Schools operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Franklinton campus. 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 15.6:1, similar to 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.
About 99% 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 Franklinton
Elementary schools in Franklinton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton Elementary Franklin County Schools | PK–05 | 470 | 13.7:1 | |
| Tar River Elementary Granville County Schools | PK–05 | 370 | 15.6:1 | |
| Wilton Elementary Granville County Schools | PK–05 | 350 | 17.8:1 |
Middle schools in Franklinton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton Middle Franklin County Schools | 06–08 | 232 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Franklinton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High Franklin County Schools | 09–12 | 1,127 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.3%
- Hispanic22.2%
- Black32.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Franklinton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,549 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Franklinton
How many public schools are in Franklinton, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Franklinton: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,549 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Franklinton?
Schools with an address in Franklinton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Franklin County Schools (3 schools), Granville County Schools (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Franklinton?
Franklinton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Franklinton, with 1,127 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Franklinton?
No school with an address in Franklinton 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 Franklinton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Franklinton public schools is 15.6:1, similar to 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 Franklinton 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