Franklin County High

Franklin County Public Schools
700 Tanyard Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
1,880 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Franklin County High School, located in Rocky Mount, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding county. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes college preparatory courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is centrally located off Tanyard Road, acting as a focal point for student life and community engagement within the Franklin County Public Schools district.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school maintains a robust extracurricular presence, featuring a wide range of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations that foster school spirit and personal development. By leveraging its resources and regional partnerships, Franklin County High School focuses on providing an inclusive environment that addresses the needs of a varied student body. Those seeking specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or administrative updates can access these resources through the official district website at http://www.frco.k12.va.us.
1,880
Total Students
180.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,409 (74.9%)
  • Hispanic
    159 (8.5%)
  • Black
    154 (8.2%)
  • Two or More
    144 (7.7%)
  • Asian
    11 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Franklin County Public Schools
Phone: (540)483-0221
Website: http://fchs.frco.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 180.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,619
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 529
Grade 10 510
Grade 11 415
Grade 12 426
Gender Ratio