For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,244 students in Rocky Mount, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 426 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Rocky Mount, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Rocky Mount, VA are Franklin County High School, Sontag Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Mount, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Rocky Mount have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rocky Mount, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Rocky Mount, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
375 Middle School Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Grades: 6
| n/a students
150 Technology Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5446
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5446
Grades: 8
| n/a students
New Opportunities For Winning School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
225 Middle School Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Grades: 7-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rocky Mount, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Rocky Mount, VA include Franklin County High School, Sontag Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rocky Mount?
5 public schools are located in Rocky Mount.
What percentage of students in Rocky Mount go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Rocky Mount are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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