Franklin County Public Schools School District
School District · Rocky Mount, Virginia
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
14
12 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
14
12 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Franklin County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Franklin County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Callaway Elementary
Callaway · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Snow Creek Elementary
Penhook · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Windy Gap Elementary
Hardy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#37 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,045
$24 vs Virginia median
District size
6,160 students
Larger than Virginia median
The short answer
Franklin County Public Schools ranks #37 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Franklin County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Callaway Elementary (8.4/10), Snow Creek Elementary (8.3/10), and Windy Gap Elementary (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Franklin County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Callaway Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Snow Creek Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Windy Gap Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Lee M. Waid Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Benjamin Franklin Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Franklin County High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Dudley Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Glade Hill Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Sontag Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Ferrum Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Franklin County Public Schools
Franklin County Public Schools is a Rocky Mount, Virginia school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 6,160 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $15,045 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Franklin County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Callaway Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Franklin County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 81.3% and ELA proficiency of 80.8%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Franklin County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Franklin County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Franklin County Public Schools
14 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Rocky Mount
- Total Enrollment
- 6,160
- Teachers (FTE)
- 593
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin County Public Schools?
Franklin County Public Schools has 14 schools in total — 12 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Franklin County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Franklin County Public Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Franklin County Public Schools?
Franklin County Public Schools spends $15,045 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Franklin County Public Schools is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Franklin County Public Schools?
Callaway Elementary is the highest-rated school in Franklin County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Franklin County Public Schools?
Across schools in Franklin County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 81.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Franklin County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Franklin County Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 81.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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