Benjamin Franklin Middle vs Lee M. Waid Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 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
Lee M. Waid Elementary
Rocky Mount · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Middle Rocky Mount, Virginia | Lee M. Waid Elementary Rocky Mount, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #135 of 340 | #431 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2004 of 15,369 | #7450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,382 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 1,382 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 75.8).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Lee M. Waid Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 86.2%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.7).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 386.
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 Lee M. Waid Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Middle ranks higher (76.9 vs 75.8 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 Lee M. Waid Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Rocky Mount and Rocky Mount in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Middle: 1,382. Lee M. Waid Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Middle and Lee M. Waid Elementary rank in Virginia?
Benjamin Franklin Middle is 135th of 340 and Lee M. Waid Elementary is 431st of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).