Why Choose FCS?

Franklin County Schools is comprised of 16 schools and serves over 7,900 students from communities within Franklin County. Franklin County offers lifelong learning opportunities through a robust Career & Technical Education (CTE) program. Last school year, FCS students earned 3,416 CTE credentials, allowing them to enter the workforce with credentials either required or preferred for positions in their field. FCS is also number one in the North Central Region for Math 1 proficiency.

We believe in Community, Diversity, Respect, Integrity, and Excellence. Our vision is to build a stronger community one lifelong learner at a time. 

Support for New Families

• FCS has a Parent & Family Engagement Specialist to help guide you.
• Spousal job opportunities within and outside of FCS.
• Housing support to help you find the right home within Franklin County, with numerous new housing developments being built. Homes range from $200,000 to $900,000, offering something for everyone.

A Hidden Gem

Franklin County is the third fastest-growing county in NC. Located within the world-renowned Research Triangle Region of North Carolina, Franklin County is just north of Research Triangle Park, and ranks among the best places to live, work, and play, with quick access to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The area thrives with life sciences and technology clusters, fueled by three world-class research universities within an hour’s drive. This vibrant economy is ideal for commercial, retail, and startup businesses of all kinds. 

Residents can enjoy a suburban lifestyle with easy access to the big-city amenities of nearby Raleigh (the state capital), Durham, and Chapel Hill. The region’s attractions include:

• Major league hockey and minor league baseball
• Art, science, and history museums
• North Carolina Symphony
• American Dance Festival
• Broadway touring performances
• Outdoor recreation
• Fine dining
• Shopping variety

Franklin County Schools has many wonderful things to love, such as having highly educated teachers, lower class sizes, supportive administrators, and feeling part of a small community within the schools. Another great attribute of Franklin County Schools is having a resource officer stationed at each school, which makes me feel my children are in safe hands while attending school. I know I made the right choice for my children when I chose FCS for their education. 

Kentrina Shannon (Royal Elementary School )

I appreciate the balance between education, athletics, arts, community engagement, and culture that the district offers. As a parent, I appreciate the benefits my children gain from each enrichment program, chorus performance, track meet, band concert, and more. As a volunteer, I see firsthand the hard work, effort, and dedication given by every staff member at every level. Franklin County Schools has been the right fit for our family.LaTisha Hitchcock (Youngsville Elementary & Cedar Creek Middle School)

We have been a part of the Franklin County school system for elementary, middle, and high school.  Our kids love the pace of learning and receive assistance and support from the teachers and administrators.  Franklin County schools have been instrumental in our daughter’s athletic accomplishments and recognition.  The support from coaches, administrators, and the community has been tremendous. The Franklin County Schools Superintendent is very involved and genuinely cares about the students of Franklin County Schools.Ronnie & Nicole Taborn (Long Mill Elementary & Franklinton High School)