For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,295 students in 24151, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24151, VA are Lee M. Waid Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Sontag Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24151 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24151, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24151, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in 24151, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24151, VA include Lee M. Waid Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Sontag Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24151?
4 public elementary schools are located in 24151.
What is the racial composition of students in 24151?
24151 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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