At a glance
Reported students
1,880
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
180.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
293
Franklin County High: 1,880 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
10.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. 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
- 1,927
- Teachers (FTE)
- 160
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Franklin County High
Franklin County High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Rocky Mount. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Franklin County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,880 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th 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 13.8:1 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 (74.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Franklin County High
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 180.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 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
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- 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
- White74.9%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black8.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.7%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Benjamin Franklin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,382 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 Franklin County High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee M. Waid Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Public Schools | PK–05 | 386 | 0.6 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle Middle · Franklin County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,382 | 0.9 mi |
| Rocky Mount Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Public Schools | PK–05 | 296 | 1.3 mi |
| Sontag Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Public Schools | PK–05 | 248 | 5.8 mi |
| Boones Mill Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Public Schools | PK–05 | 290 | 6.6 mi |
| Glade Hill Elementary Elementary · Franklin County Public Schools | PK–05 | 227 | 7.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Franklin County High
What grades does Franklin County High serve?
Franklin County High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Franklin County Public Schools.
How many students attend Franklin County High?
Franklin County High reported 1,880 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,927 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Franklin County High?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 1,880 students and 180.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Franklin County High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Franklin County High 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 Franklin County High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.1% 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 Franklin County High in?
Franklin County High 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 Franklin County High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lee M. Waid Elementary (0.6 mi), Benjamin Franklin Middle (0.9 mi), Rocky Mount Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.