For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,015 students in Franklin, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 76 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Franklin, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin, VA are Franklin High School, Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School and S.p. Morton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Crescent Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Grades: 8-12
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Charles Street
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-4631
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-4631
Grades: 6-7
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
S.p. Morton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Morton Street
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5458
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5458
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fresh Start Center
Alternative School
23190 Sedley Road
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-2903
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-2903
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin, VA include Franklin High School, Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School and S.p. Morton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin?
4 public schools are located in Franklin.
What percentage of students in Franklin go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Franklin are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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