For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 807 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 86%.
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27549, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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