Wildcat Pride at Bunn High School: Wildcats Demonstrate Academic Progress in 2026 Accountability Results

Wildcat Pride at Bunn High School: Wildcats Demonstrate Academic Progress in 2026 Accountability Results

Bunn High School Meets State EVAAS Growth Expectations, Elevates Graduation Rate to 86.4%, and Reaches 63.1% Proficiency in NC Math 3 Under "Rooted in Purpose" Strategic Focus

LOUISBURG, N.C. (September 16, 2026) — Franklin County Schools (FCS) proudly celebrates the progress achieved by the students, faculty, and staff at Bunn High School (BHS) following the official release of the 2025–2026 state accountability data by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Guided by the district’s 2026–2027 theme, "Rooted in Purpose," and aligned with the goals of the Blueprint 2030 strategic plan, Bunn High School officially Met State Academic Growth Expectations, expanded its four-year cohort graduation rate, and demonstrated strong performance in core secondary coursework.

Key Academic & Accountability Highlights

According to state accountability data, Bunn High School achieved meaningful gains across several key performance indicators:

• State Academic Growth Standard: Officially Met State Academic Growth Expectations as measured by EVAAS (0.08 growth index).
• Graduation Rate Increase: Elevated its four-year cohort graduation rate to 86.4%, representing a 1.7 percentage-point increase from the previous year (84.7%).
• Mathematics Achievement: Reached a strong 63.1% Grade Level Proficiency (GLP) on the NC Math 3 End-of-Course (EOC) assessment.
• Core Subject Proficiency: Achieved 50.6% GLP in English II, 37.6% GLP in NC Math 1, and 36.3% GLP in Biology, bringing the school’s overall EOC composite to 46.9%.
• State Rating Benchmark: Earned a State School Performance Score of 65 ('C').

Leadership Perspectives

"Seeing our Wildcats move forward with purpose and focus is a source of great pride for Franklin County Schools," said Dr. Nakia Hardy, Superintendent of Franklin County Schools. "Bunn High School’s progress—meeting state academic growth standards and increasing its graduation rate—is a clear reflection of the hard work put in daily by our teachers, leadership, scholars, and supportive Wildcat families."

Meghan Jordan, Chair of the Franklin County Board of Education, added: "Our Blueprint 2030 strategic plan is designed to ensure that every high school student across Franklin County graduates prepared for post-secondary success, career pathways, and lifelong achievement. Bunn High School’s continued growth highlights the strength of our community and our shared commitment to excellence."

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.