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Wilton Elementary

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Wilton Elementary ranks 647 th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

647^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Wilton Elementary is a small PK-5 elementary school in Franklinton, North Carolina, serving about 350 students in Granville County Schools. It ranks in the 57th percentile statewide with a 3-star rating, making it the strongest elementary school in its immediate Granville County area — well above neighboring Tar River Elementary, Mount Energy Elementary, C.G. Credle Elementary, Butner-Stem Elementary, and West Oxford Elementary. Its performance is closer to higher-ranking neighboring schools like Long Mill Elementary and Youngsville Elementary. After a dip in the 2023-2024 school year, Wilton has improved for two consecutive years.

Attendance is one of Wilton's most striking advantages. Its chronic absenteeism rate is 20.2 percent — better than the North Carolina average of 24.2 percent and less than half the Granville County district rate of 40.9 percent. On End-of-Grade tests, Wilton exceeds the district average in nearly every grade and subject and outperforms the state average in 4th and 5th grade math, as well as 4th and 5th grade reading. Fifth grade is a standout year: reading proficiency exceeds the state by more than 7 percentage points, and science scores have consistently been far above the district average. Wilton also earns relatively strong marks for supporting African American students and students from low socio-economic backgrounds, with both subgroups ranking in the 72nd-to-79th percentiles statewide.

There are a few areas worth attention. Outcomes for Hispanic students have declined sharply in recent years, falling from the 96th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 34th percentile most recently. The gifted and talented subgroup also shows very low relative rankings, which may deserve a closer look given the school's small enrollment. And while Wilton is clearly improving, it has not yet returned to its pre-pandemic peak of the 86th percentile in 2018-2019. Still, Wilton stands out as a bright spot in Granville County Schools, showing strong attendance and solid academic results compared with its local peers.

350

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

Community Eligibility

All students receive free meals (2024-25) ?

96.4%

Kindergartners up to date on all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 3.6% (any vaccine)

2555 Hwy 96
Franklinton, NC 27525-9624

(919) 528-0033

District: Granville County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.7%

Hispanic:

21.7%

African American:

19.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the North Carolina median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg51%

North Carolina avg61%

647^th of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

182^nd of 246Granville County Schools among North Carolina districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	55.6	647 of 1492	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.7	696 of 1490	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.4	774 of 1505	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.2	461 of 1502	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.4	364 of 1514	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	57.1	614 of 1489	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	82.7	201 of 1473	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	73.4	339 of 1434	76.4%	★★★★☆
2017	70.1	402 of 1429	71.9%	★★★★☆
2016	69.3	407 of 1425	71.4%	★★★★☆
2015	56.6	634 of 1440	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.0	590 of 1390	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.1	394 of 1403	71.9%	★★★★☆
2012	78.6	239 of 1388	82.8%	★★★★☆
2011	70.0	404 of 1381	70.7%	★★★★☆
2010	75.2	293 of 1363	78.5%	★★★★☆
2009	74.2	311 of 1354	77.0%	★★★★☆
2008	80.0	182 of 1324	86.3%	★★★★☆
2007	70.9	325 of 1293	74.9%	★★★★☆
2006	68.6	362 of 1276	71.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	69.6	196 of 918	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.3	197 of 924	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	82.1	91 of 933	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	78.4	110 of 927	88.1%	★★★★☆
2021	69.7	150 of 896	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	83.6	72 of 927	92.2%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2018	28.5	711 of 897	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	58.9	556 of 1447	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.6	666 of 1451	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.5	880 of 1455	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	71.8	361 of 1459	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	351 of 1458	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	45.7	739 of 1440	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.7	458 of 1424	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.5	470 of 1405	66.5%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	19.1	718 of 743	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	34.6	627 of 710	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.1	610 of 669	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	50.1	335 of 494	32.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	47.5	519 of 981	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.8	638 of 961	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	91.0	41 of 915	95.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	63.8	407 of 1434	71.6%	★★★★☆
2025	43.8	829 of 1437	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.7	425 of 1450	70.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	275 of 1437	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	82.2	125 of 1366	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	69.6	263 of 1329	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	82.1	135 of 1361	90.1%	★★★★★
2018	77.2	184 of 1332	86.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	717 of 1451	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.2	699 of 1450	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.4	642 of 1464	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.9	566 of 1461	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.1	380 of 1464	74.0%	★★★★☆
2021	66.1	452 of 1444	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	90.2	88 of 1430	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	74.1	314 of 1413	77.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	501 of 1146	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.8	632 of 1172	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.4	747 of 1166	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.1	584 of 1183	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	558 of 1194	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.1	614 of 1172	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.4	314 of 1183	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	58.1	508 of 1178	56.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

African American (2025)79th percentile+25 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)72nd percentile+15 vs school

Female (2026)62nd percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)56th percentile~ school

Male (2026)51st percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)47th percentile-10 vs school

Disabled (2018)21st percentile-56 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)3rd percentile-53 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics64%~ state avg

Science63%-5 vs state

Reading59%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)			EOG Reading (2026)			EOG Science (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners up to date on all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2555 Hwy 96	Franklinton	27525	Franklin County	Granville County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 528-0033	350	20	17.7	—	174 (49.7%)	67 (19.1%)	76 (21.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.9%)	55.6	647^th of 1492 public elementary schools	56.6%		52.7	696^th of 1490 public elementary schools	53.3%	49	58.3	63.0	69.5	54.2	59.3	62.7	62.7	96.4%	3.6%	$10,049	$680	$9,369
Tar River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2642 Philo White Rd	Franklinton	27525	Franklin County	Granville County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 528-2767	370	24	15.6	—	193 (52.2%)	64 (17.3%)	82 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.4%)	42.7	865^th of 1492 public elementary schools	42.0%		41.7	885^th of 1490 public elementary schools	40.6%	20	60.0	48.4	68.8	41.8	56.5	56.3	68.8	96.1%	3.9%	$9,962	$879	$9,083
Mount Energy Elementary	Public	K-5	2652 Hwy 56	Creedmoor	27522	Granville County	Granville County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 529-0586	515	32	16.0	—	202 (39.2%)	146 (28.3%)	124 (24.1%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.8%)	36.8	964^th of 1492 public elementary schools	35.4%		31.8	1063^rd of 1490 public elementary schools	28.7%	99	63.0	60.5	51.2	52.2	55.3	43.0	46.5	100%	0%	$10,793	$834	$9,959
Franklinton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	431 S Hillsborough St.	Franklinton	27525	Franklin County	Franklin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 494-2479	470	34	13.6	—	111 (23.6%)	213 (45.3%)	112 (23.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.8%)	29.3	1106^th of 1492 public elementary schools	25.9%		29.3	1100^th of 1490 public elementary schools	26.2%	6	57.7	49.4	55.1	43.7	50.6	34.8	57.3	98.4%	1.6%	$10,634	$1,099	$9,535
Long Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1753 Long Mill Rd	Youngsville	27596	Franklin County	Franklin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 554-0667	433	32	13.6	—	155 (35.8%)	143 (33.0%)	93 (21.5%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.7%)	53.9	668^th of 1492 public elementary schools	55.2%		44.4	842^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	43.5%	174	78.3	67.1	57.1	65.0	61.0	41.4	58.6	98.3%	0%	$11,120	$1,287	$9,833
Butner-Stem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 East D St	Butner	27509	Granville County	Granville County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 575-6947	476	31	15.3	—	93 (19.5%)	108 (22.7%)	248 (52.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	28.4	1127^th of 1492 public elementary schools	24.5%		46	816^th of 1490 public elementary schools	45.2%	311	23.3	65.7	58.8	26.0	51.4	40.0	55.3	98.7%	1.3%	$9,817	$738	$9,079
Youngsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	125 Highway 1A South	Youngsville	27596	Franklin County	Franklin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 556-5250	425	31	13.5	—	169 (39.8%)	119 (28.0%)	85 (20.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.6%)	69.6	425^th of 1492 public elementary schools	71.5%		79.6	251^st of 1490 public elementary schools	83.2%	174	68.8	78.3	64.6	61.0	78.3	52.3	73.8	91.5%	7%	$9,628	$887	$8,741
Richland Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	840 Wallridge Drive	Wake Forest	27587	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 554-6333	558	36	15.5	42.3%	257 (46.1%)	127 (22.8%)	94 (16.8%)	40 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.8%)	82	218^th of 1492 public elementary schools	85.4%		80.9	235^th of 1490 public elementary schools	84.2%	17	75.5	83.8	70.3	71.7	79.3	68.1	75.8			$10,554	$524	$10,030
C. G. Credle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	223 College St	Oxford	27565	Granville County	Granville County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 693-9191	327	18	17.7	—	54 (16.5%)	198 (60.6%)	51 (15.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	30.5	1081^st of 1492 public elementary schools	27.5%		27.4	1121^st of 1490 public elementary schools	24.8%	40	70.2	58.7	50.0	51.1	43.5	28.8	44.2	100%	0%	$10,703	$1,137	$9,566
Wake Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	406 S Main Street	Wake Forest	27587	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 554-8655	444	38	11.7	45.9%	214 (48.2%)	110 (24.8%)	65 (14.6%)	19 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.1%)	70.1	415^th of 1492 public elementary schools	72.2%		55.3	649^th of 1490 public elementary schools	56.4%	234	64.4	62.5	73.4	66.1	66.3	65.6	79.7	96.7%	3.3%	$11,352	$1,126	$10,226

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilton Elementary

Is Wilton Elementary a good school?

Wilton Elementary ranks 647^th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Wilton Elementary in?

Granville County Schools

How many students attend Wilton Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 350 students attended Wilton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Wilton Elementary?

Students at Wilton Elementary are 50% White, 22% Hispanic, 19% African American, 9% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Wilton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wilton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : South Granville High

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