At a glance
Reported students
1,382
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
132.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
293
Benjamin Franklin Middle: 1,382 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
10.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,488
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Benjamin Franklin Middle
Benjamin Franklin Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rocky Mount. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Franklin County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,382 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.8%) and multiracial (9.4%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Benjamin Franklin Middle
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 132.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.8%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black8.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Franklin County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Franklin County High
High · Grades 09–12
1,880 reported students
Windy Gap Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
391 reported students
Lee M. Waid Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Dudley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Rocky Mount Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
296 reported students
Boones Mill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
290 reported students
Public schools near Benjamin Franklin Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High High · Franklin County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,880 | 0.9 mi |
| Rocky Mount Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Public Schools | PK–05 | 296 | 1.1 mi |
| Lee M. Waid Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Public Schools | PK–05 | 386 | 1.5 mi |
| Boones Mill Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Public Schools | PK–05 | 290 | 5.6 mi |
| Sontag Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Public Schools | PK–05 | 248 | 6.7 mi |
| Glade Hill Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Public Schools | PK–05 | 227 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Middle
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Middle serve?
Benjamin Franklin Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Franklin County Public Schools.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle?
Benjamin Franklin Middle reported 1,382 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,488 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 1,382 students and 132.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Benjamin Franklin Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benjamin Franklin Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Franklin County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Benjamin Franklin Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Benjamin Franklin Middle in?
Benjamin Franklin Middle is part of Franklin County Public Schools, based in Rocky Mount, VA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benjamin Franklin Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin County High (0.9 mi), Rocky Mount Elementary (1.1 mi), Lee M. Waid Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.