Top Rankings
Franklin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,252 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
6,252 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
525 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Franklin County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 135 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
59%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
501 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
507 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
8%
22%
# White Students
4,665 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
75%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
545 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
261
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
437
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
451
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
434
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
427
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
465
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
476
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
421
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
470
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
506
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
574
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
493
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
395
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
442
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,074 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,135
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,074
$15,228
Best Franklin County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snow Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5393 Snow Creek Rd
Penhook, VA 24137
(540) 483-5599
Penhook, VA 24137
(540) 483-5599
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Tanyard Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0221
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,904 students
Rank: #33.
Windy Gap Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 Truman Hill Road
Hardy, VA 24101
(540) 719-2809
Hardy, VA 24101
(540) 719-2809
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Boones Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Taylors Rd
Boones Mill, VA 24065
(540) 334-4000
Boones Mill, VA 24065
(540) 334-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Dudley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7250 Brooks Mill Rd
Wirtz, VA 24184
(540) 721-2621
Wirtz, VA 24184
(540) 721-2621
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Burnt Chimney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Burnt Chimney Road
Wirtz, VA 24184
(540) 721-2936
Wirtz, VA 24184
(540) 721-2936
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sontag Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3101 Sontag Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #88.
Callaway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8451 Callaway Rd
Callaway, VA 24067
(540) 483-0364
Callaway, VA 24067
(540) 483-0364
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #99.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Middle School Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Grades: 6-8
| 1,397 students
Rank: #1010.
Glade Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8081 Old Franklin Turnpike
Glade Hill, VA 24092
(540) 576-3010
Glade Hill, VA 24092
(540) 576-3010
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Henry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Henry School Rd
Henry, VA 24102
(540) 483-5676
Henry, VA 24102
(540) 483-5676
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lee M. Waid Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 E Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5736
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5736
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1313.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 School Board Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1414.
Ferrum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Ferrum Rd
Ferrum, VA 24088
(540) 365-7194
Ferrum, VA 24088
(540) 365-7194
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,252 students.
What is the rank of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District is ranked #26 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County School District?
75% of Franklin County School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Franklin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,074 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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