For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,312 students in 24151, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24151, VA are Lee M. Waid Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Sontag Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24151 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24151, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24151, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee M. Waid Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 E Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5736
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5736
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Middle School Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Gr: 6-8 | 1,382 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Sontag Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Sontag Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 School Board Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 24151, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24151, VA include Lee M. Waid Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Sontag Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24151?
4 public elementary schools are located in 24151.
What is the racial composition of students in 24151?
24151 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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