Serving 285 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 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rocky Mount Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
18%
22%
White
49%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
285 students attend Rocky Mount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Rocky Mount Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% 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 9:1, 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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