Franklin County Schools (North Carolina)

Franklin County Schools is a PK–12 graded school district serving Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. Its 16 schools serve 7,769 students as of the 2022–23 school year. The administrative offices are located in Louisburg.

Franklin County Schools
Location
Franklin County, North Carolina
53 West River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPK–12
SuperintendentDr. Rhonda Schuhler[1]
Schools16
Budget$ 82,095,000
NCES District ID3701530[2]
Students and staff
Students7,769 (2022-2023)
Teachers582.66 (on FTE basis)
Staff471.65 (on FTE basis)
Student–teacher ratio14.87:1
Other information
Websitehttps://www.fcschools.net/

Student demographics

For the 2022–23 school year, Franklin County Schools had a total population of 7,769 students and 582.66 teachers on a (FTE) basis. This produced a student-teacher ratio of 14.87:1.[2] That same year, out of the student total, the gender ratio was 52% male to 48% female. The demographic group makeup was: 37% White, 31% Black, 25% Hispanic, 6% Two or more Races, .6% Asian, .4% American Indian.[3] For the same school year, 72% of the students received free and reduced-cost lunches.[4]

Governance

The primary governing body of Franklin County Schools follows a council–manager government format with a seven-member Board of Education appointing a Superintendent to run the day-to-day operations of the system. The school system currently resides in the North Carolina State Board of Education's Third District.[5]

Board of education

The seven members of the Board of Education are elected by district (five districts and two at-large seats) in staggered four-year terms with general elections being held during the North Carolina State Primary on even numbered years. They generally meet on the second Monday of each month. The current members of the board are: Dr. Elizabeth Keith (District 3, Chair), Meghan Jordan (District 5), Bernard Hall (District 1), Tommy Piper (District 2), Debra Brodie (District 4), Rosemary Champion (At-large, Vice-Chair), and Paige Sayles (At-large).[6][7]

Superintendent

Dr. Rhonda Schuhler currently serves as the Franklin County Schools Superintendent.[1]

Member schools

Franklin County Schools has 16 schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. Those 16 schools are separated into four high schools, four middle schools, and eight elementary schools.[8]

High schools

Middle schools

Elementary schools
  • Bunn Elementary School (Bunn)
  • Edward Best Elementary School (Louisburg)
  • Franklinton Elementary School (Franklinton)
  • Laurel Mill Elementary School (Louisburg)
  • Long Mill Elementary School (Youngsville)
  • Louisburg Elementary School (Louisburg)
  • Royal Elementary School (Louisburg)
  • Youngsville Elementary School [year-round] (Youngsville)

Athletics

According to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, for the 2021-2025 conference realignment: Bunn, Franklinton and Louisburg high schools are all in the Big East Conference, with Bunn and Louisburg being Class 2A and Franklinton being Class 3A. The early college does not have any athletic teams, but students that attend the early college are eligible to try out for the high school team in their home district.[9]

See also

References
  1. Franklinton County Schools, Superintendent & District Leadership, Retrieved Jun. 21, 2019.
  2. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Franklin County Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  3. "Percentage of Students in Each Demographic Group". North Carolina’s School Report Cards. NC Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  4. "Free & Reduced Meals Application Data 2012–2013" (XLS). NC Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  5. "Education Districts". NC State Board of Education. Retrieved January 26, 2013.
  6. Franklin County Schools, Board of Education, Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  7. Franklin County Schools, Board of Education, Board Meetings Information, Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  8. Franklin County Schools, Schools Tab, Retrieved Oct. 19, 2014.
  9. NCHSAA 2A East conferences for the 2021-2025, Retrieved Jun. 16, 2022.
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