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Franklin Academy

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

114^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,490 North Carolina Alternative Schools

Better than 92% of North Carolina alternative schools

Summary

Franklin Academy is a public charter school located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,652 students. This high-performing school has consistently maintained impressive academic achievements, as evidenced by its strong graduation rates and outstanding test scores across various subjects and grade levels.

Franklin Academy's four-year graduation rates have consistently ranged from 86.4% to 89.3% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's students also outperform the state average in standardized tests, including End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) exams. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, Franklin Academy's proficiency rates in mathematics ranged from 75.8% to 88.6% across different grade levels, compared to the state average of 48.7% to 64.1%. Similarly, in reading, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 68.3% to 83.8%, outpacing the state average of 46.7% to 58.1%. Additionally, Franklin Academy maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 14.7 over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, Falls Lake Academy, East Wake Academy, Youngsville Academy, and Wake Preparatory Academy, Franklin Academy consistently outperforms them in academic metrics. The school's consistent high performance and its ability to serve a diverse student population make it an attractive option for families seeking a quality educational experience for their children.

1,660

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587

(919) 570-8262

District: Franklin Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

African American:

7.0%

Hispanic:

5.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2022 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (82% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of North Carolina alternative schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

North Carolina avg55%

Elementary school

114^th of 1,490

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

35^th of 773

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

97^th of 641

North Carolina public high schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of North Carolina High Schools →

★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	89.5	114 of 1490	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	76 of 1505	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	90.8	97 of 1502	93.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.2	56 of 1514	96.3%	★★★★★
2021	96.9	29 of 1489	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	91 of 1473	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	83.1	183 of 1434	87.2%	★★★★☆
2017	86.1	137 of 1429	90.4%	★★★★★
2016	80.8	212 of 1425	85.1%	★★★★☆
2015	88.2	117 of 1440	91.9%	★★★★★
2014	87.1	139 of 1390	90.0%	★★★★★
2013	82.6	197 of 1403	86.0%	★★★★☆
2012	79.7	216 of 1388	84.4%	★★★★☆
2011	87.2	88 of 1381	93.6%	★★★★★
2010	84.5	126 of 1363	90.8%	★★★★★
2009	85.0	128 of 1354	90.5%	★★★★★
2008	84.1	134 of 1324	89.9%	★★★★☆
2007	83.7	110 of 1293	91.5%	★★★★★
2006	85.7	99 of 1276	92.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	95.6	19 of 918	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	24 of 924	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	13 of 933	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	97.5	11 of 927	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	99.0	8 of 896	99.1%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2018	39.9	525 of 897	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	87.1	126 of 1451	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	82 of 1455	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	85.8	141 of 1459	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	90.4	92 of 1458	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	95.0	44 of 1440	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	89.5	80 of 1424	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	78.1	254 of 1405	81.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	96.5	11 of 1437	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	97.7	11 of 1450	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	84.9	95 of 1437	93.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	89.1	104 of 1450	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	91.6	78 of 1464	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	92.4	69 of 1461	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.1	40 of 1464	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	96.9	22 of 1444	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	90.1	89 of 1430	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	86.1	145 of 1413	89.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	79.8	20 of 133	85.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	72.0	290 of 1172	75.3%	★★★★☆
2024	80.4	192 of 1166	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	78.8	198 of 1183	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	84.7	118 of 1194	90.1%	★★★★★
2021	91.3	47 of 1172	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	81.7	157 of 1183	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	67.8	373 of 1178	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	94.9	35 of 773	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	97.2	18 of 793	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	96.9	13 of 784	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	31 of 786	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	95.7	26 of 741	96.5%	★★★★★
2019	89.5	50 of 737	93.2%	★★★★★
2018	90.7	36 of 691	94.8%	★★★★★
2017	89.9	41 of 694	94.1%	★★★★★
2016	86.9	62 of 692	91.0%	★★★★★
2015	90.1	49 of 705	93.0%	★★★★★
2014	93.0	35 of 627	94.4%	★★★★★
2013	91.9	43 of 673	93.6%	★★★★★
2012	83.8	54 of 662	91.8%	★★★★★
2011	83.7	46 of 648	92.9%	★★★★★
2010	84.2	41 of 640	93.6%	★★★★★
2009	85.6	37 of 630	94.1%	★★★★★
2008	85.7	47 of 620	92.4%	★★★★★
2007	87.4	22 of 606	96.4%	★★★★★
2006	82.0	63 of 598	89.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	96.3	16 of 546	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.7	22 of 560	96.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	92.0	40 of 733	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	95.4	26 of 738	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	21 of 731	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	95.0	20 of 733	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	94.8	26 of 706	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	87.2	55 of 684	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	85.9	63 of 656	90.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	93.1	26 of 729	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	99.0	6 of 743	99.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	95.8	26 of 733	96.5%	★★★★★
2024	97.4	16 of 751	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	96.6	14 of 747	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	93.7	37 of 748	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	95.7	28 of 711	96.1%	★★★★★
2019	90.7	40 of 697	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	93.9	18 of 665	97.3%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	91.7	14 of 328	95.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	88.2	58 of 649	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	90.9	39 of 652	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	39 of 656	94.1%	★★★★★
2022	86.6	71 of 658	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	89.3	52 of 632	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	80.7	98 of 624	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	77.8	104 of 596	82.6%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	87.0	97 of 641	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	91.0	66 of 640	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.6	103 of 626	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	85.7	101 of 621	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	87.1	89 of 594	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	77.6	62 of 514	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	86.6	30 of 469	93.6%	★★★★★
2017	85.6	27 of 476	94.3%	★★★★★
2016	83.2	26 of 507	94.9%	★★★★★
2015	83.1	29 of 531	94.5%	★★★★★
2014	89.2	12 of 451	97.3%	★★★★★
2013	80.0	20 of 505	96.0%	★★★★★
2012	77.9	26 of 502	94.8%	★★★★★
2011	74.6	56 of 506	88.9%	★★★★☆
2010	81.9	10 of 499	98.0%	★★★★★
2009	86.0	8 of 490	98.4%	★★★★★
2008	83.0	13 of 477	97.3%	★★★★★
2007	82.4	21 of 453	95.4%	★★★★★
2006	73.1	49 of 431	88.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	58.2	129 of 440	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	92.0	44 of 437	89.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	72.2	31 of 101	69.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	83.3	111 of 610	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	90.4	59 of 602	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	82.4	103 of 588	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	86.7	83 of 594	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	87.1	33 of 475	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	71.8	90 of 475	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	83.3	46 of 449	89.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	82.1	74 of 449	83.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	86.3	98 of 613	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	74.2	124 of 597	79.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	89.0	90 of 601	85.0%	★★★★☆
2024	91.0	76 of 607	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	86.8	103 of 602	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	84.4	108 of 585	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	86.4	35 of 481	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	81.1	41 of 488	91.6%	★★★★★
2018	88.9	28 of 463	94.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	81.3	106 of 542	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.1	86 of 553	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.0	127 of 537	76.4%	★★★★☆
2022	80.7	107 of 534	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	80.7	37 of 439	91.6%	★★★★★
2019	69.0	89 of 444	80.0%	★★★★☆
2018	80.2	60 of 427	85.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile+7 vs school

African American (2025)98th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)91st percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2022)85th percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)75th percentile-17 vs school

Disabled (2018)41st percentile-46 vs school

Middle school

African American (2025)97th percentile~ school

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)96th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)96th percentile~ school

Female (2025)95th percentile~ school

White (2025)91st percentile-4 vs school

High school

Male (2025)85th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)84th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2023)84th percentile~ school

Female (2025)82nd percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)80th percentile-4 vs school

African American (2025)71st percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2024)69th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

Science89%+28 vs state

English II89%+30 vs state

Math I85%+51 vs state

Mathematics83%+26 vs state

Biology81%+33 vs state

Math III79%+13 vs state

Reading76%+24 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Monday, November 30, 2015

I have been at this school since kindergarten. Senior year has been extremely stressful. It is mostly because I had a lot of extracurriculars and was high courses. When I had miss school for three weeks, they were very under stable with with my absence. Majority of the teachers care a whole lot about their job. They also care about the students. Although it may be very stressful, I believe it prepares kids for college. It is definitely better than a public school. If I had the chance to not go to Franklin Academy, I wouldn't change a thing. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, August 31, 2013

This was probably the worst academic experience possible, I just graduated from this school, and had been attending since kindergarten. I actually thought the school was actually really good until junior year, but then they made a lot of teacher and administrative changes, and things just became awful. The teachers don't teach and couldn't care less about your education, they think that their class is your only class and assign more homework than there is time in the day. My best advice is that this school has tanked to the lowest it can go, DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE! I actually had an anxiety attack during senior year and I know several others who experienced the same thing. The stress this school puts on you is far worse than college. They take rules and work too far and it is unacceptable. Your children would be better off in a "normal" school. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 1, 2012

This is an excellent school where the children are taught through direct instruction and learn discipline as well. They have a well thought out curriculum where teachers are not tenured so they must perform in order to keep their position. We feel very blessed to have our children in this institution and are thankful for its existence. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

My son is finishing up kindergarten at Franklin Academy, and so far we are pleased with the school. My son loves it, and gets upset if he has to miss a day or leave early. For us, FA offers the right mix of structured class time and free play. Parent involvement is excellent. FA's specials classes (music, art, language, etc) are fantastic. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	EOG Mathematics (2025)						EOG Reading (2025)						EOG Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Total
Franklin Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1127 Chalk Rd	Wake Forest	27587	Wake County	Franklin Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 570-8262	1,660	124	13.3		1,263 (76.1%)	117 (7.0%)	96 (5.8%)	91 (5.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (5.4%)								(n/a)	81.1	89.1	85.4	79.0	80.3	75.8	83.3	82.3	88.6	88.5	79.5	76.6	68.3	72.3	77.3	83.8	82.5	96.2
Wake Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	14111 Capital Blvd	Wake Forest	27587	Franklin County	Wake Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(984) 245-0050	2,617	122	21.4	30.3%	1,420 (54.3%)	506 (19.3%)	380 (14.5%)	86 (3.3%)	7 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	218 (8.3%)								(n/a)	54.1	79.3	58.3	63.8	62.9	50.0	65.2	68.3	58.0	63.4	53.1	52.6	58.0	69.3	52.0	59.9	61.8	69.8
Youngsville Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	2045 Hicks Rd	Youngsville	27596	Franklin County	Youngsville Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(984) 235-4620	615	38	16.1		430 (69.9%)	47 (7.6%)	95 (15.4%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.2%)								(n/a)	66.7	79.5		87.5	34.4	38.6	55.4	30.5	50.9	44.4	73.4	82.1	73.2	55.9	64.9	57.4	50.0	63.0
East Wake Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	821 Charter School Way	Zebulon	27597	Wake County	East Wake Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 404-0444	1,265	88	14.3		872 (68.9%)	161 (12.7%)	138 (10.9%)	12 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (6.3%)								(n/a)	60.8	70.6	49.3	74.2	77.2	67.7	84.7	78.0	70.1	49.0	56.5	66.7	69.4	64.0	57.7	59.0	80.6	81.0
Governor Morehead School for the Blind	Public, Alternative	K-12	303 Ashe Avenue	Raleigh	27606	Wake County	Governor Morehead School for the Blind	No	No	No	No	(919) 733-6192	35	18	1.8	91.4%	12 (34.3%)	10 (28.6%)	8 (22.9%)	3 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)								(n/a)
Falls Lake Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1701 East Lyon Station Road	Creedmoor	27522	Granville County	Falls Lake Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 964-9003	1,105	86	12.8		789 (71.4%)	116 (10.5%)	123 (11.1%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (6.1%)								(n/a)	60.9	75.6	18.8	81.3	74.7	55.4	73.3	75.6	86.6	49.4	67.5	65.1	58.1	59.8	74.4	63.9	77.9	73.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Academy

Is Franklin Academy a good school?

Yes. Franklin Academy ranks in the top 7.7% of North Carolina alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Academy?

Students at Franklin Academy are 76% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Franklin Academy in?

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How many students attend Franklin Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,660 students attended Franklin Academy.

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