The mission of Franklin County Public Schools is to prepare students for life-long learning and employment that enables them to participate as responsible family members and citizens of Franklin County and the world community.

Franklin County is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwestern Virginia. Nearby are the metropolitan areas of Roanoke, Virginia and Greensboro, North Carolina, where shopping, socializing, dining, and entertaining opportunities abound. The area is surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers, state parks, and numerous small towns brimming with regional heritage.

Franklin County is the seventh largest county by area in Virginia, consisting of 692.1 square miles of land and 9.5 square miles of water. Established in 1786 and named for Benjamin Franklin, the county became a melting pot of cultures, including English, Scottish, Irish, German, African American, and Native American origins. It is a rural area with a population of 47,286.

Franklin County Public Schools believe all children will learn. The school system serves more than 7,500 students, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in the following facilities:

 twelve elementary schools with enrollments ranging from 160 to 436 students.
 Two middle schools on one campus with approximately 1,437 sixth, seventh, and eighth graders
 One technology and career center serving approximately 300 eighth graders
 One high school serving over 2,200 students in grades nine through twelve.

Education

Franklin County Public Schools, Rocky Mount VA.

Dr. Siers

Matt Brain

Lisa Newell

Leanne Worley

Dana Kelley

Charles Terry

The Leadership Team at Franklin County Public Schools is responsible for guiding the strategic vision and educational initiatives of the district. Comprising principals from various schools, this team collaborates to enhance student achievement, foster a positive school culture, and ensure effective resource allocation. Their collective expertise helps to implement policies and programs that support the mission of preparing students for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in the community.

Leadership Team

Educational Administration

Leadership Team

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Team members

Other teams at Franklin County Public Schools, Rocky Mount VA.

Educational Administration