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Franklin Academy

1127 CHALK RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 13 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Franklin Academy

Franklin Academy in Wake Forest, North Carolina, is a K–12 public school where academic excellence is created through a nurturing and supportive environment. Since its formation in 1998, the school has been building a reputation for high standards, innovative teaching, and a strong sense of community, as 84% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 79% scored at or above that level for reading making it one of the most sought-after schools in the North Carolina. Franklin Academy provides a structured and engaging curriculum all across the three campuses which promotes the students to have a safe and respectful space where they can thrive academically and socially. Here, the parents can feel confident that their child is supported, challenged, and celebrated every step of the way

Franklin Academy Contact Information

Address

1127 CHALK RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

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Phone

(919) 570-8262

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 84%
Reading 79%
State average proficiency is 84% in Math and 79% in Reading.
120
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1652
Total Students
TOP 13 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Franklin Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 78%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 5.6%
Black 6.5%
Two+ Races 4.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
78%
Asian
5%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
6.5%
Two+ Races
4.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1652
48.5%
801 Female
51.5%
851 Male

Student Population

1652 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1645 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Franklin Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina based on combined math & reading proficiency for 2024-25

FAQ

1. How are the students with different learning needs accommodated?

Individualized plans and specialized staff help are provided to support the students with diverse learning styles.

2.Does the school offer co-curricular opportunities?Yes, the school offers good opportunities including arts, sports, STEM clubs and leadership programs to enhance the students.

3. How does the Franklin Academy handle behavior management?

The school gives importance to positive and resolving practices with good expectations.4. How are the parents informed about student progress?The parents are informed regularly via reports, conferences and online platforms.

5. How does the school promote character and community values among the youth?

The school promotes character and community values through service projects, social and emotional programs and student recognition initiatives.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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