For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,049 students in 28734, NC (there are , serving 143 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 28734, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28734, NC are Franklin High School, Macon Early College High School and Cartoogechaye Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 28734 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28734, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28734, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Panther Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-6467
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-6467
Gr: 9-12 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Macon Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
77 Siler Farm Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2002
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2002
Gr: 9-13 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Cartoogechaye Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3295 Old Murphy Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2845
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2845
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
South Macon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Addington Bridge Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-0796
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-0796
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
East Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Watauga St
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-3216
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-3216
Gr: K-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Clarks Chapel Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 349-1325
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 349-1325
Gr: 5-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Macon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Wells Grove Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-3766
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-3766
Gr: 7-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Iotla Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1166 Iotla Church Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2938
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2938
Gr: PK-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Macon Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 Union School Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-3314
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-3314
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Bartram Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Union School Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-1277
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-1277
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
28734, North Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28734, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28734, NC include Franklin High School, Macon Early College High School and Cartoogechaye Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28734?
10 public schools are located in 28734.
What percentage of students in 28734 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 28734 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28734?
28734 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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