For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 640 students in Franklin, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, VA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, VA include Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School and S.p. Morton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin?
2 public elementary schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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