Franklin Co PBLC Schs School District

25 Bernard Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151-6614
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Franklin Co PBLC Schs 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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,313 students in Franklin Co PBLC Schs 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 Co PBLC Schs 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 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
6,313 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
504 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Franklin Co PBLC Schs 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 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (VA)
#26 out of 135 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Franklin Co PBLC Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
69%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Franklin Co PBLC Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
501 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
18%
# Black Students
532 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
8%
22%
# White Students
4,726 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
75%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
514 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
241
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
443
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
426
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
420
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
469
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
461
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
433
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
464
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
515
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
516
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
565
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
476
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
450
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
434
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,989 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,938 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart display total revenue of Franklin Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$88 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart display total spending of Franklin Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,989
$15,672
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Franklin Co PBLC Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,938
$15,424
This chart display average spending per public school student in Franklin Co PBLC Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Franklin Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5393 Snow Creek Rd
Penhook, VA 24137
(540) 483-5599
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Tanyard Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,925 students
Rank: #33.
Windy Gap Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
465 Truman Hill Road
Hardy, VA 24101
(540) 719-2809
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Boones Mill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
265 Taylors Rd
Boones Mill, VA 24065
(540) 334-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #55.
Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7250 Brooks Mill Rd
Wirtz, VA 24184
(540) 721-2621
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Burnt Chimney Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
80 Burnt Chimney Road
Wirtz, VA 24184
(540) 721-2936
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sontag Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3101 Sontag Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #88.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8451 Callaway Rd
Callaway, VA 24067
(540) 483-0364
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #99.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 Middle School Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Grades: 6-8
| 1,495 students
Rank: #1010.
Glade Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8081 Old Franklin Turnpike
Glade Hill, VA 24092
(540) 576-3010
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Henry School Rd
Henry, VA 24102
(540) 483-5676
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lee M. Waid Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 E Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5736
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1313.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
555 School Board Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #1414.
Ferrum Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
660 Ferrum Rd
Ferrum, VA 24088
(540) 365-7194
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Co PBLC Schs School District?
Franklin Co PBLC Schs School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,313 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Co PBLC Schs School District?
Franklin Co PBLC Schs 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%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Co PBLC Schs School District?
75% of Franklin Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Co PBLC Schs School District?
Franklin Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Franklin Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,938 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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