There were only seven American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Franklin County schools in the 2025-26 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 6,062 students were enrolled in Franklin County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised 0.1% of the student body, making them the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the 12 schools in the county, Benjamin Franklin Middle School had the highest number of American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with three students.
Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, compared with the national average of 15:1, according to Public School Review. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students account for 44%.
| School Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | 3 | 1,343 | 0.2% |
| Boones Mill Elementary School | — | 289 | — |
| Callaway Elementary School | — | 220 | — |
| Dudley Elementary School | — | 316 | — |
| Ferrum Elementary School | — | 305 | — |
| Franklin County High School | 2 | 1,858 | 0.1% |
| Glade Hill Elementary School | 1 | 235 | 0.4% |
| Lee M. Waid Elementary School | — | 364 | — |
| Rocky Mount Elementary School | — | 315 | — |
| Snow Creek Elementary School | — | 216 | — |
| Sontag Elementary School | — | 249 | — |
| Windy Gap Elementary School | 1 | 352 | 0.3% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Virginia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
