Warrior Excellence is a Tradition: Louisburg Magnet High School Earns Fourth 'B' State Rating in Five Years

Warrior Excellence is a Tradition: Louisburg Magnet High School Earns Fourth 'B' State Rating in Five Years

Louisburg Magnet High Achieves 71 Performance Score, 58.8% EOC Composite, and 75.4% NC Math 3 Proficiency Under "Rooted in Purpose" Strategic Focus

LOUISBURG, N.C. (September 16, 2026) — Franklin County Schools (FCS) proudly celebrates Louisburg Magnet High School (LMHS) for demonstrating sustained academic excellence following the release of the 2025–2026 state accountability results by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Grounded in the district theme, "Rooted in Purpose," and guided by the Blueprint 2030 strategic plan, the Warriors earned a distinguished State "B" School Performance Grade—marking the school's fourth "B" rating in the last five years.

Multi-Year Academic & Accountability Milestones

The 2025–2026 accountability release highlights significant multi-year achievement, STEM leadership, and academic growth at Louisburg Magnet High School:

• Sustained "B" Rating Consistency: Earned a School Performance Score of 71 ('B'), establishing a multi-year track record of four "B" performance grades over the past five years (2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026).
• State EVAAS Academic Growth: Officially Met State Academic Growth Expectations with a positive growth index of 1.37.
• EOC Proficiency Composite Gains: Reached an overall End-of-Course (EOC) proficiency composite of 58.8% (a 4.8 percentage-point increase from 2025's 54.0% composite and a 7.2 percentage-point increase since 2024).
• Mathematics & STEM Leadership:
  • NC Math 3: Recorded an outstanding 75.4% Grade Level Proficiency (GLP).
  • NC Math 1: Reached 52.6% GLP, exceeding the state average of 42.1% by more than 10 percentage points.
• Cohort Graduation Success: Maintained a strong 89.8% four-year cohort graduation rate, supporting the district's historic 90.6% graduation milestone.

STEM Excellence & Innovation

As the district’s premier STEM magnet high school, LMHS integrates hands-on problem solving, career pathways, and higher-education opportunities in partnership with Vance-Granville Community College.

"Consistency is the hallmark of a great school community," said Dr. Nakia Hardy, Superintendent of Franklin County Schools. "To earn a 'B' rating four out of the last five years while increasing academic proficiency across core subjects reflects the true spirit of Warrior pride. The dedication of our LMHS teachers, leadership, scholars, and families shows what happens when a school stays deeply rooted in purpose."

Meghan Jordan, Chair of the Franklin County Board of Education, added: "Louisburg Magnet High School continues to lead the way in providing innovative STEM education and rigorous academic pathways. These results validate our Blueprint 2030 focus on preparing every student for college, career, and life beyond the 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.