Franklin County Public Schools, Virginia

Franklin County Public Schools is a unified school district in Franklin County, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 55,130 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 691 sq mi (1,789 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
55,130
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Franklin County
Land area
691 sq mi (1,789 km²)
Median household income
$68,849 ± $3,573
Median home value
$240,400 ± $10,259
Water area
21 sq mi (54.4 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5101440
Coordinates (central point)
36.989234, -79.883054

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Franklin County Public Schools, largest first

  1. Gills Creek District9,154 people
  2. Union Hall District8,751 people
  3. Blackwater District8,286 people
  4. Boone District8,091 people
  5. Rocky Mount District7,286 people
  6. Blue Ridge District6,929 people
  7. Snow Creek District6,633 people
  8. Rocky Mount (town)4,950 people
  9. North Shore (CDP)3,638 people
  10. Westlake Corner (CDP)2,033 people
  11. Ferrum (CDP)1,774 people
  12. Union Hall (CDP)1,445 people
All 15
  1. Penhook (CDP)1,250 people
  2. Henry Fork (CDP)805 people
  3. Boones Mill (town)228 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Henry County Public Schools26 mi south
  2. Floyd County Public Schools26 mi west
  3. Roanoke County Public Schools29 mi northwest
  4. Pittsylvania County Public Schools29 mi southeast
  5. Bedford County Public Schools30 mi northeast
  6. Patrick County Public Schools32 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Franklin County Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Franklin County Public Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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