At a glance
Reported students
179
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
451.5
Franklin County Early College: 179 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
25.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 190
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27.1:1
What the reported data says about Franklin County Early College
Franklin County Early College is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Louisburg. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Franklin County Schools. NCES reports 179 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.6:1, above the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.2%) and Black (26.8%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Franklin County Early College
- 1How do the reported 25.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.63
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.19
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.31
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.2%
- Hispanic18.4%
- Black26.8%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Franklin County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Louisburg Magnet High
High · Grades 09–12
630 reported students
Bunn High
High · Grades 09–12
817 reported students
Franklinton High
High · Grades 09–12
1,127 reported students
Franklinton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
232 reported students
Laurel Mill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
281 reported students
Royal Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
Public schools near Franklin County Early College
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisburg Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Schools | PK–05 | 387 | 1.8 mi |
| Louisburg Magnet High High · Franklin County Schools | 09–12 | 630 | 2.5 mi |
| Crosscreek Charter School Elementary · Charter · Crosscreek Charter School | KG–08 | 404 | 2.7 mi |
| Terrell Lane Middle Middle · Franklin County Schools | 06–08 | 403 | 3.3 mi |
| Royal Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Schools | PK–05 | 349 | 4.8 mi |
| Franklinton High High · Franklin County Schools | 09–12 | 1,127 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Franklin County Early College
What grades does Franklin County Early College serve?
Franklin County Early College reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Franklin County Schools.
How many students attend Franklin County Early College?
Franklin County Early College reported 179 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 190 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Franklin County Early College?
The calculated ratio is 25.6:1, based on 179 students and 7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Franklin County Early College a public, charter, or magnet school?
Franklin County Early College is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Franklin County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Franklin County Early College students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Franklin County Early College in?
Franklin County Early College is part of Franklin County Schools, based in Louisburg, NC, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Franklin County Early College?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Louisburg Elementary (1.8 mi), Louisburg Magnet High (2.5 mi), Crosscreek Charter School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.