For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 756 students in 27549, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27549, NC are Franklin County Early College and Louisburg Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27549 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27549, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27549 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin County Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27549, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin County Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8150 Nc Highway 56
Louisburg, NC 27549
(252) 738-3649
Louisburg, NC 27549
(252) 738-3649
Grades: 9-13
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Louisburg Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Allen Lane
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3725
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3725
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
27549, North Carolina 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Riverside Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
53 West River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Grades: K-5
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27549, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27549, NC include Franklin County Early College and Louisburg Magnet High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27549?
2 public high schools are located in 27549.
What is the racial composition of students in 27549?
27549 public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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