Public schools in Louisburg, NC
8 open public schools with an address in Louisburg, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,131
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Louisburg public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Louisburg, NC: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,131 students, an average of 391 per school. The largest campus is Louisburg Magnet High (630 students), and the largest elementary school is Edward Best Elementary (498).
Franklin County Schools operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 14.6:1, 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 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
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 Louisburg
Elementary schools in Louisburg
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosscreek Charter School Crosscreek Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 404 | 14.1:1 | |
| Edward Best Elementary Franklin County Schools | PK–05 | 498 | 13.9:1 | |
| Laurel Mill Elementary Franklin County Schools | PK–05 | 281 | 12.6:1 | |
| Louisburg Elementary Franklin County Schools | PK–05 | 387 | 15.1:1 | |
| Royal Elementary Franklin County Schools | PK–05 | 349 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Louisburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell Lane Middle Franklin County Schools | 06–08 | 403 | 17.3:1 |
High schools in Louisburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Early College Franklin County Schools | 09–12 | 179 | 25.6:1 | |
| Louisburg Magnet High Franklin County Schools | 09–12 | 630 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37%
- Hispanic25.6%
- Black30%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Louisburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,131 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Louisburg
How many public schools are in Louisburg, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Louisburg: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,131 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Louisburg?
Schools with an address in Louisburg belong to 2 education agencies, led by Franklin County Schools (7 schools), Crosscreek Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Louisburg?
Louisburg Magnet High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Louisburg, with 630 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Louisburg?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Louisburg are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Crosscreek Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Louisburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Louisburg public schools is 14.6:1, 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 Louisburg 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