Youngsville’s public schools score below 62% of North Carolina districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Youngsville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Youngsville’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 243 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Youngsville’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 46% in math, against 50% and 51% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,785 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Commission Leadership Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Youngsville’s grade
C+: better than 38% of North Carolina school districts. Both inputs trail the North Carolina average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Youngsville, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Youngsville
Youngsville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 425 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Youngsville
Youngsville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 425 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Youngsville
Youngsville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 425 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Youngsville
Youngsville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 425 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Youngsville
Youngsville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 425 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Youngsville
Youngsville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 425 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Youngsville
Youngsville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 425 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Youngsville’s public schools are run by Franklin County Schools, which also serves Bunn, Franklinton and Louisburg. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Youngsville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share Youngsville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Youngsville | C+ | Franklin County Schools |
Every school in Youngsville
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Youngsville’s schools
Are Youngsville’s schools good?
On North Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Youngsville children attend score below 62% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Youngsville in?
Franklin County Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,978 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do Youngsville kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Franklinton High, Bunn High, Louisburg Magnet High and Franklin County Early College.
What is Youngsville’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in Franklin County Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does Youngsville spend per student?
$12,785 in Franklin County Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Youngsville?
Yes: Commission Leadership Academy (religious, grades K–12, 281 students).
Parents talk
What Youngsville families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.