About Our School
Franklin County High School, the thirty-third largest high school in Virginia, is located on a thirty acre campus in Rocky Mount. The comprehensive high school serves approximately 1900 students in grades 9-12, with an offering of approximately 210 courses. In addition to strong academic and technical programs, opportunities are available for students to participates in over forty clubs and thirty-five athletic teams. Through innovative programs, Franklin County High School is committed to preparing students for further education and the world of work.
Grade point averages (GPA) are computed on a 4.0 quality point scale. Pre-AP courses are weighted an additional 0.5 quality point. Advanced Placement and core subject Dual Enrollment courses are weighted an additional 1.0 quality point. We do not rank students.
Grading Scale (Beginning August, 2014)
A -- 90-100
B -- 80-89
C -- 70-79
D -- 60-69
F -- 59 - Below
SAT Testing Profile Class of 2022
Reading & Writing - 564
Math - 548
Total Average - 1112
College Matriculation FCHS Averages Class of 2023
32% of seniors attend a 4-year college
27% of seniors attend a 2-year college
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Diploma Seal of of Biliteracy
The Virginia General Assembly has directed the State Board of Education to establish a system for awarding a diploma Seal of Biliteracy. The following was adopted by the BoE:
The Board of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy certifies attainment of a high level of proficiency by a graduating high school student in one or more languages in addition to English, and certifies that the graduate meets all of the following criteria:
The Board of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded to students who earn a Board of Education-approved diploma and (i) pass all required End-of-Course Assessments in English reading and writing at the proficient or higher level; and (ii) be proficient at the intermediate-mid level or higher in one or more languages other than English, as demonstrated through an assessment from a list to be approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
For purposes of this article, “foreign language” means a language other than English, and includes American Sign Language.
If you feel that you meet these qualifications, please visit this link in order to view and complete the application.
The Every Student Succeeds Act requires that each local school division must notify parents of their option to opt-out of students directory information being shared with military recruiters or institutions of higher learning. Please notify Kristi Pruitt at 483-0221 if you wish to opt out.