Red Rams on the Rise: Franklinton Middle School Exceeds Academic Growth Expectations and Surges 5 Points in State Rating

Red Rams on the Rise: Franklinton Middle School Exceeds Academic Growth Expectations and Surges 5 Points in State Rating

Franklinton Middle School Achieves 60 School Performance Score, 52.8% Overall Proficiency Composite, and 67.6% Science Proficiency Under "Rooted in Purpose" District Framework

LOUISBURG, N.C. (September 16, 2026) — Franklin County Schools (FCS) proudly celebrates the students, faculty, and staff at Franklinton Middle School (FMS) for achieving exceptional academic momentum following the official release of the 2025–2026 state accountability results by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Aligned with the district’s 2026–2027 theme, "Rooted in Purpose," and driven by the strategic targets of Blueprint 2030, Franklinton Middle School officially Exceeded State Academic Growth Expectations and elevated its School Performance Score to a 60 ('C').

2026 Accountability & Academic Highlights

According to state accountability data, Franklinton Middle School achieved significant progress across all key performance areas:

• Exceeded State Academic Growth: Earned an EVAAS Growth Index of 2.79, officially achieving "Exceeded Growth" status.
• 5-Point Performance Score Increase: Raised its State School Performance Score from 55 to 60 ('C'), demonstrating steady multi-year progress.
• Composite Proficiency Gain: Reached an overall Grade Level Proficiency (GLP) composite of 52.8% (a 4.8 percentage-point increase from 2025's 48.0% and a 6.5 percentage-point increase since 2024).
• Grade 8 Science Excellence: Recorded an outstanding 67.6% Grade Level Proficiency on the Grade 8 Science End-of-Grade (EOG) assessment.
• Mathematics Achievement: Achieved 52.5% GLP across Grades 6–8 Mathematics exams.
• Reading Progress: Reached 48.4% GLP across Grades 6–8 Reading EOG assessments.

Leadership Reflections

"When a school community aligns around purpose, high expectations, and daily student support, exceptional results follow," said Dr. Nakia Hardy, Superintendent of Franklin County Schools. "For Franklinton Middle School to exceed state academic growth expectations while gaining nearly five percentage points in overall proficiency is a testament to the dedication of our educators, the resilience of our Red Ram scholars, and the partnership of our FMS families."

Meghan Jordan, Chair of the Franklin County Board of Education, added: "Middle school is a pivotal time for student growth, academic development, and future preparation. Franklinton Middle School’s strong performance and growth trajectory reinforce our Blueprint 2030 commitment to providing every scholar with a rigorous, high-quality education."

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