In Franklin County, education is the cornerstone of community growth and workforce development. Our public school system, along with a variety of local and regional colleges and universities, offers enriching learning opportunities for residents at every stage of life, preparing them for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

EDUCATION within 60 miles

Higher Education Institutions

(Less than 60 minutes away)

  • Duke University, University of North Carolina, North Carolina, North Carolina State University, Shaw University, and North Carolina
    Central University
  • Louisburg College
  • Vance Granville
    Community College

Franklin County Public Schools

  • K-12: 3 High Schools, I Early College,
    4 Middle schools, 8 Elementary schools, Louisburg Magnet High School, Dual Language Immersion Program
  • Wake Preparatory: K-12 Tuition Free Charter School
  • Cross Creek Charter School
  • Youngsville Academy

Public Schools:

Franklin County Schools serve nearly 7,900 K-12 students each year across eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and four high schools. The public school system is complemented by charter schools, magnet schools, and specialized centers and programs – like STEM and CTE (Career and Technical Education) – that cater to diverse learning needs.

Colleges and Universities:

With more than 20 higher education institutions in the Research Triangle, including three prestigious research universities – Duke University (40 miles), North Carolina State University (30 miles), and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (50 miles) – Franklin County is at the heart of education excellence. Additional notable institutions in the area include William Peace University, Shaw University, Meredith College, North Carolina Central University, and Saint Augustine's University.

Vance-Granville Community College:

A vital part of the N.C. Community College System, provides higher education degrees, certifications, and comprehensive workforce training. The Franklin County campus offers a variety of programs and  is home to the creation of the BioWorks program in cooperation with Novonesis. The innovative early college program for high school students enables students to combine high school and college programs starting in ninth grade. This approach empowers students to earn an associate degree, or two years of transferable college credit – at no cost—within five years or less.

Louisburg College:

The oldest junior college in the nation and the only two-year residential college in North Carolina, offers a selection of associate degrees in arts, sciences, and business, laying a solid foundation for students aiming to pursue four-year degrees.

Wake Tech Community College and
Durham Tech Community College:

Are both less than a 40-minute drive away, offering additional courses and certification programs.

Healthcare

Being located within the Research Triangle Region offers residents easy access to world renowned healthcare providers. Duke University Health, UNC Health, UNC Health Rex, WakeMed, and Maria Pharma ensure residents have the top-tier care in every medical specialty they may need.

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Maria Parham Health:

A Duke LifePoint Hospital, is the region's healthcare leader and is in Louisburg. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists, Maria Parham has combined the qualities necessary to offer the best in community medicine – physicians representing a wide range of specialties, highly trained nurses and clinical specialists, and the latest technology. It offers a free-standing Emergency Department with 24/7 care, diagnostic services, and behavioral health units with 13 geriatric and 20 adult behavioral health beds.

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Franklin County Health Department:

Provides healthcare services for adults and children, regardless of insurance status. Services range from sick visits and health counseling to family planning, well-child checkups, and sports physicals. The department's clinics are evidence-based and offer care in a judgment-free environment. Clinic offerings include:

  • Adult Health
  • Child Health
  • Family Planning
  • Maternal Health
  • Sexually Transmitted
    Disease (STD) + HIV
  • Nurse Clinic
  • Communicable Disease Control

Since 1974, the Franklin County Home Health Agency has been the leading provider of home healthcare in the county. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid, the agency offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, with services available to eligible patients recovering from illness, injury, or disability. Referrals can come from healthcare providers, agencies, or family members, and various payment options are accepted, including insurance and self-pay. For senior care, Franklin County has facilities like the Louisburg Nursing Center

and Franklin Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center, offering both short-term and long-term care options, including rehabilitation and personal care services​.

Being located in the Research Triangle certainly offers residents access to some of the most cutting-edge healthcare in the world. The Triangle is home to Duke University Hospital in Durham, UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill and WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, ensuring residents have access to top-tier healthcare. The Durham VA Medical Center serves veterans across the region.