Franklin County High vs Tallwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 330 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
Tallwood High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,890 students
| Measure | Franklin County High Rocky Mount, Virginia | Tallwood High Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #169 of 317 | #108 of 317 |
| National rank | #3153 of 16,910 | #1703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,880 | 1,890 |
| Enrollment | 1,880 | 1,890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 83% |
| city | Rocky Mount | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tallwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 70.6).
- •Franklin County High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Tallwood High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 80%).
- •Tallwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 86.1%).
- •Franklin County High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.2).
- •Tallwood High is the larger school with 1,890 students compared with 1,880.
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 Tallwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Tallwood High ranks higher (77.2 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 Tallwood High?
About 330 km in a straight line, between Rocky Mount and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin County High: 1,880. Tallwood High: 1,890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin County High and Tallwood High rank in Virginia?
Franklin County High is 169th of 317 and Tallwood High is 108th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).