For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,194 students in 24151, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 426 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 24151, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24151, VA are Franklin County High School, Lee M. Waid Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24151 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24151, VA 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 and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24151, VA Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 1,899 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,391 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
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 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
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 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
24151, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
150 Technology Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5446
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5446
Gr: 8
225 Middle School Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24151, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24151, VA include Franklin County High School, Lee M. Waid Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 24151?
5 public schools are located in 24151.
What percentage of students in 24151 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 24151 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24151?
24151 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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