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Franklin County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
14
Schools
6,252
Students
$15,054
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
74.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Franklin County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 6,252 students across 14 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,054 is near the national average for a US public school district. 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Boones Mill ElementaryPK–05271
Burnt Chimney ElementaryPK–05277
Callaway ElementaryPK–05169
Dudley ElementaryPK–05216
Ferrum ElementaryPK–05223
Glade Hill ElementaryPK–05205
Henry ElementaryPK–05172
Lee M. Waid ElementaryPK–05412
Rocky Mount ElementaryPK–05290
Snow Creek ElementaryPK–05194
Sontag ElementaryPK–05241
Windy Gap ElementaryPK–05281
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE06–081,397
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH09–121,904
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,054Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
40%
State
45.9%
Local (property tax)
40.5%
Federal
13.6%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
6,252
Students
75%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin County Public Schools?
Franklin County Public Schools has 14 public schools, serving a total of 6,252 students.
What is the graduation rate for Franklin County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Franklin County Public Schools spend per student?
Franklin County Public Schools spends $15,054 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Franklin County Public Schools?
75% of students in Franklin County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Franklin County Public Schools?
No, Franklin County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Franklin County Public Schools serve?
Franklin County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Franklin County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Franklin County Public Schools is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.