Franklin County Public Schools

The Franklin County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 14 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 38 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the data. Franklin County High School has strong test scores, with 100% proficiency in Algebra II and Geometry for 9th graders, as well as high percentages of students proficient in Biology and English Reading. However, its overall statewide ranking has fluctuated between 140-186 out of 325-329 Virginia high schools over the past 3 years. Lee M. Waid Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30% of Virginia elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and particularly high math and reading proficiency rates. Callaway Elementary also has impressive test scores, with 93% or more of students proficient in Math, Science, and Reading, ranking it in the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools.

The schools in the district face some common challenges, with all having high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 73-76%, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student populations. Spending per student varies widely, from $7,835 to $13,227 per year, and the higher-spending schools tend to have stronger academic performance. Overall, the data reveals a district with both high-performing and struggling schools, highlighting the need for continued investment and targeted support to raise academic achievement across the board.