Best High Schools in Rocky Mount, VA

High schools
1
Students
1,904
Avg actual
80%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Rocky Mount, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Franklin County High

C+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1904 Students

Best Middle Schools in Rocky Mount, VA

Middle schools
1
Students
1,397
Avg actual
76%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Rocky Mount, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Benjamin Franklin Middle

B

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1397 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rocky Mount, VA

Elementary schools
8
Students
2,005
Avg actual
79%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Rocky Mount, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Callaway Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students

2. Snow Creek Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 194 Students

3. Lee M. Waid Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students

4. Glade Hill Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students

5. Ferrum Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students

6. Sontag Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students

7. Rocky Mount Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students

8. Boones Mill Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rocky Mount, VA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Rocky Mount, VA has a total population of 15,630 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rocky Mount, VA

5,636

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rocky Mount, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

23.17 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rocky Mount, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rocky Mount, VA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

932 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Rocky Mount, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Rocky Mount, VA

How many schools are in Rocky Mount, VA?

Rocky Mount, VA has 12 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,636 students in total.

How do schools in Rocky Mount perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in Rocky Mount score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Rocky Mount greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rocky Mount?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Rocky Mount, VA

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Redwood, VA

  • Actual: 78%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 78%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sydnorsville, VA

  • Actual: 78%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Prilliman, VA

  • Actual: 78%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wirtz, VA

  • Actual: 75%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Callaway, VA

  • Actual: 84%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Red Valley, VA

  • Actual: 76%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ferrum, VA

  • Actual: 80%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Union Hall, VA

  • Actual: 78%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Oak Level, VA

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Rocky Mount

Average SchoolGrade
B-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
80%
Avg actual scores
76%
Avg projected
42.4%

5 of 5 schools in Rocky Mount carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 1C: 3

All 5 public schools we grade in Rocky Mount. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (3)

Private schools (2)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.