Rocky Mount Elementary School

555 School Board Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Mount Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rocky Mount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Rocky Mount Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Rocky Mount Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mount Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#987 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rocky Mount Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
65-69%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rocky Mount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rocky Mount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rocky Mount Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rocky Mount Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rocky Mount Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rocky Mount Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rocky Mount Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Rocky Mount Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rocky Mount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rocky Mount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocky Mount Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Mount Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Rocky Mount Elementary School often compared to?
Rocky Mount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boones Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mount Elementary School?
290 students attend Rocky Mount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Rocky Mount Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mount Elementary School?
Rocky Mount Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rocky Mount Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Mount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mount Elementary School part of?
Rocky Mount Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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