Major Triumph for the Louisburg Mustangs: Louisburg Elementary School Soars to a "C" State Rating with an 8-Point Performance Surge

Major Triumph for the Louisburg Mustangs: Louisburg Elementary School Soars to a "C" State Rating with an 8-Point Performance Surge

Louisburg Elementary Achieves 8-Point Surge in School Performance Score and Reaches 51.3% Proficiency Composite Under "Rooted in Purpose" Strategic Framework

LOUISBURG, N.C. (September 16, 2026) — Franklin County Schools (FCS) proudly announces a historic turnaround at Louisburg Elementary School (LES). Following the release of the 2025–2026 state accountability results by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Louisburg Elementary has officially exited Low-Performing School status and elevated its School Performance Grade to a "C", recording a dramatic 8-point surge in its overall school performance score.

Driven by the district’s 2026–2027 theme, "Rooted in Purpose," and aligned with the goals of the Blueprint 2030 strategic plan, the educators, staff, students, and families at LES delivered remarkable progress across all academic measures, shedding the low-performing designation and setting a new benchmark for school transformation.

2026 Accountability & Academic Highlights

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction accountability data highlights significant academic growth and subject-area gains at Louisburg Elementary School:

• Exited Low-Performing Designation: Officially shed the state "Low-Performing" label by elevating its School Performance Grade from a "D" (score of 50) to a "C" (score of 58).
• Significant Composite Gain: Reached an overall Grade Level Proficiency (GLP) composite of 51.3%, marking an extraordinary 8.5 percentage-point increase from 2025 (42.8%).
• State EVAAS Growth: Officially Met State Academic Growth Expectations with a positive growth index of 1.35.
• Standout 5th Grade Science Performance: Achieved a stellar 69.2% proficiency in Grade 5 Science.
• Mathematics & Reading Progress: Recorded 49.7% proficiency in Grades 3–5 Mathematics and 47.3% proficiency in Grades 3–5 Reading EOG assessments.

Leadership Reflections

"Transformation happens when a school community comes together with unyielding belief, focus, and purpose," said Dr. Nakia Hardy, Superintendent of Franklin County Schools. "Exiting low-performing status and jumping eight performance points in a single year is a monumental achievement. It reflects the relentless work of our dedicated teachers and staff, our hardworking Mustang students, and our supportive families who stayed deeply rooted in purpose throughout this journey."

Meghan Jordan, Chair of the Franklin County Board of Education, added: "Blueprint 2030 was established to ensure every child in Franklin County has access to a high-quality education that prepares them for long-term success. Louisburg Elementary School's remarkable progress proves that with strategic support, strong leadership, and community partnership, remarkable growth is achievable across every classroom."

About Franklin County Schools

Franklin County Schools (FCS) serves more than 7,900 students across 16 schools in one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing counties. Guided by its strategic plan, Blueprint 2030, and the district vision of "Building a stronger community one life-long learner at a time," FCS is committed to academic excellence, career readiness, and strong community partnerships. To learn more, visit www.fcschools.net.