Summary:
The 24151 zip code area in Franklin County, Virginia is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Franklin County Public Schools district. This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in this community, highlighting their strengths, areas for improvement, and key metrics that parents should consider.
Among the standout schools in the area is Franklin County High School, which outperforms the state and district averages in several SOL test subjects, including Algebra I, Algebra II, and Biology. The school also has a relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 74.16%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Another notable school is Benjamin Franklin Middle School, which excels in Algebra I with 100% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 92.08%. The elementary schools, such as Lee M. Waid Elementary, also demonstrate strong performance in Mathematics and English Reading, scoring above the state and district averages.
While the overall district is highly ranked, the individual schools within the district show varying performance and ratings. Some schools, like Rocky Mount Elementary and Sontag Elementary, have lower SchoolDigger ratings and performance in certain subject areas compared to their peers. This highlights the importance of analyzing school-level data rather than relying solely on district-level information. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across all schools suggest that the community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may have implications for the resources and support needed to address the unique needs of these students.
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