Benjamin Franklin Middle

Franklin County Public Schools
225 Middle School Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
1,382 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Middle School (specifically the West campus) is located in Rocky Mount, Virginia, and serves as a key educational institution within the Franklin County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students transitioning through their middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while building a strong foundation in core subjects.

Beyond its academic offerings, Benjamin Franklin Middle-West places a significant emphasis on building a supportive school community. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and social initiatives, the school encourages students to engage with their peers and develop essential life skills like teamwork, leadership, and responsibility. For more detailed information regarding faculty, specific programs, or school policies, you can visit their official website at [www.frco.k12.va.us](http://www.frco.k12.va.us).
1,382
Total Students
132.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,006 (72.8%)
  • Two or More
    130 (9.4%)
  • Hispanic
    128 (9.3%)
  • Black
    113 (8.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)483-5105
Website: http://bfms.frco.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 132.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,191
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 6 462
Grade 7 475
Grade 8 445
Gender Ratio