Franklin: Schools & Education
Franklin schools: 4 public schools. S.P. Morton Elementary is the largest at 481 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,023 students.
- ~2,062 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,062 residents per school. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Franklin City Public Schools, Southampton County Public Scho |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,023 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 83 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,029 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 100.6% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 280 North College Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 562-4801 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23851 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 27.3% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12