Franklin County High vs Sontag Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin County High
Rocky Mount · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,880 students
Sontag Elementary
Rocky Mount · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | Franklin County High Rocky Mount, Virginia | Sontag Elementary Rocky Mount, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #169 of 317 | #423 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3153 of 16,910 | #7287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,880 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 1,880 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 87% |
| city | Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sontag Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 70.6).
- •Sontag Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Sontag Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Franklin County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 87.5%).
- •Sontag Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.4).
- •Franklin County High is the larger school with 1,880 students compared with 248.
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 Franklin County High better than Sontag Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sontag Elementary ranks higher (76.1 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 Franklin County High and Sontag Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Rocky Mount and Rocky Mount in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin County High: 1,880. Sontag Elementary: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin County High and Sontag Elementary rank in Virginia?
Franklin County High is 169th of 317 and Sontag Elementary is 423rd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).