For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,899 students in Rocky Mount, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Rocky Mount, VA is Franklin County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Mount, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Rocky Mount have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public high schools.
Rocky Mount, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin County High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rocky Mount, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Tanyard Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0221
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0221
Gr: 9-12 | 1,899 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rocky Mount, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
150 Technology Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5446
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5446
Gr: 8
225 Middle School Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rocky Mount, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rocky Mount, VA include Franklin County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rocky Mount?
1 public high schools are located in Rocky Mount.
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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