Best Schools in Franklin County, VA
Franklin County, VA has 19 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 13 elementary) serving 8,801 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Franklin County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Franklin County, VA
The top high schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Byrd High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students
2. Franklin County High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1904 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, VA
The top middle schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benjamin Franklin Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1397 Students
2. William Byrd Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, VA
The top elementary schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Callaway Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
2. Snow Creek Elementary
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Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 194 Students
3. Lee M. Waid Elementary
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Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
4. Glade Hill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
5. Windy Gap Elementary
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Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
6. Mount Pleasant Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
7. Ferrum Elementary
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Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
8. Dudley Elementary
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Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students
9. Sontag Elementary
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Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
10. Rocky Mount Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin County, VA has a total population of 54,477 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Franklin County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Franklin County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Franklin County, VA
How many schools are in Franklin County, VA?
Franklin County, VA has 19 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 8,801 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Franklin County score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Franklin County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Franklin County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Franklin County
9 places in Franklin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Rocky Mount (5)
- Wirtz (2)
- Boones Mill (1)
- Callaway (1)
- Ferrum (1)
- Glade Hill (1)
- Hardy (1)
- Henry (1)
- Penhook (1)
School districts (1)
- Franklin County Public Schools (14 schools)