The Franklin School Of Innovation School District

61 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

The Franklin School Of Innovation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 717 students in The Franklin School Of Innovation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in The Franklin School Of Innovation School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,734 Schools
# Students
717 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The Franklin School Of Innovation School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#88 out of 325 school districts
(Top 30%)
(21-22)
54%
51%
63%
50%
72%
63%
(21-22)
80-84%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
4%
24%
% White
79%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,123 is less than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,600
$11,168
Spending / Student
$8,123
$11,592

Best The Franklin School Of Innovation School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Franklin School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
61 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Gr: 5-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The Franklin School Of Innovation School District?
The Franklin School Of Innovation School District manages 1 public schools serving 717 students.
What is the rank of The Franklin School Of Innovation School District?
The Franklin School Of Innovation School District is ranked #88 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Franklin School Of Innovation School District?
79% of The Franklin School Of Innovation School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Franklin School Of Innovation School District?
The Franklin School Of Innovation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is The Franklin School Of Innovation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,123 is less than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 05-12
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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