Top Rankings
Franklin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,109 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
6,109 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
565 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Franklin County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 132 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.8%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
73%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,587 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,569 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$101 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,587
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,569
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Franklin County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Tanyard Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0221
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0221
Gr: 9-12 | 1,880 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Snow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5393 Snow Creek Rd
Penhook, VA 24137
(540) 483-5599
Penhook, VA 24137
(540) 483-5599
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Windy Gap Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Boones Mill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
265 Taylors Rd
Boones Mill, VA 24065
(540) 334-4000
Boones Mill, VA 24065
(540) 334-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8451 Callaway Rd
Callaway, VA 24067
(540) 483-0364
Callaway, VA 24067
(540) 483-0364
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Glade Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Lee M. Waid Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 E Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5736
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5736
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Middle School Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Gr: 6-8 | 1,382 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Ferrum Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
660 Ferrum Rd
Ferrum, VA 24088
(540) 365-7194
Ferrum, VA 24088
(540) 365-7194
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Sontag Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Sontag Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 School Board Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,109 students.
What is the rank of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District is ranked #32 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County School District?
73% of Franklin County School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% 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 11:1, 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 $16,569 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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