Benjamin Franklin Middle vs Franklin County High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Middle
Rocky Mount · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,382 students
Franklin County High
Rocky Mount · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,880 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Middle Rocky Mount, Virginia | Franklin County High Rocky Mount, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #135 of 340 | #169 of 317 |
| National rank | #2004 of 15,369 | #3153 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,382 | 1,880 |
| Enrollment | 1,382 | 1,880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| city | Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 70.6).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Franklin County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 86.2%).
- •Franklin County High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.5).
- •Franklin County High is the larger school with 1,880 students compared with 1,382.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Franklin Middle better than Franklin County High?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Middle ranks higher (76.9 vs 70.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benjamin Franklin Middle and Franklin County High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rocky Mount and Rocky Mount in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Middle: 1,382. Franklin County High: 1,880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Middle and Franklin County High rank in Virginia?
Benjamin Franklin Middle is 135th of 340 and Franklin County High is 169th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).