Franklin High

www.macon.k12.nc.us/fhs/

1,005 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin High School, located at 100 Panther Drive in Franklin, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Macon County School District. As the home of the "Panthers," the school is deeply integrated into the local community and offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus serves as a hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities, fostering an environment that emphasizes both student achievement and personal development.

Through its official website, the school provides resources for students, parents, and the community to stay informed about academic calendars, sports schedules, and institutional policies. The school's mission centers on providing a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on college and career readiness. By balancing rigorous coursework with a variety of clubs and athletic programs, Franklin High strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates capable of contributing to their local community and beyond.

1,005

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin High
Demographic	Student Count
White	733
Hispanic	223
Black	7
Asian	9
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
733 (72.9 %)
Hispanic
223 (22.2 %)
Two or More
30 (3.0 %)
Asian
9 (0.9 %)
Black
7 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Macon County Schools
Phone:	(828)524-6467
Website:	http://www.macon.k12.nc.us/fhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,005
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 262

Grade 10 300

Grade 11 221

Grade 12 222