- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rocky Mount, VA
Benjamin Franklin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510144002187
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rocky Mount, VA.
School address
District: Franklin County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510144002187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Middle held near 1,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 116.5 → 135.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510144002187 · Rocky Mount, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,382 enr · 11.9:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High (1,880 students)
Benjamin Franklin Middle held near 1,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 116.5 → 135.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High
1,880 students
- This school
Benjamin Franklin Middle
1,382 students
- Windy Gap Elem 391
Windy Gap Elementary
391 students
- Lee M. Waid El 386
Lee M. Waid Elementary
386 students
- Dudley Element 317
Dudley Elementary
317 students
- Rocky Mount El 296
Rocky Mount Elementary
296 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Middle reports 1,382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Middle compares
Benjamin Franklin Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,382 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,382
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 20% in Virginia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
377
in-school suspensions + 300 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 8.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Benjamin Franklin Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Public Schools reports $15,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windy Gap Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee M. Waid Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dudley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Middle
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle?
Benjamin Franklin Middle has 1,382 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rocky Mount, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,397 (2022-23) → 1,391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Middle?
74.3% of students at Benjamin Franklin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Middle is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Middle?
Benjamin Franklin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Franklin Middle rank among public schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rocky Mount, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County Public Schools?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Middle, Franklin County Public Schools also operates Franklin County High (1,880 students), Windy Gap Elementary (391 students), and Lee M. Waid Elementary (386 students). See the Franklin County Public Schools district page for the complete list.