For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,192 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24151, VA 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.
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: #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 | 1,382 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
24151, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
375 Middle School Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Gr: 6
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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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