Benjamin Franklin Middle School - East Hall in Rocky Mount, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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Benjamin Franklin Middle School - East Hall is a public school in Rocky Mount, Virginia that is part of Franklin County Public Schools. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

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375 Middle School Rd

Rocky Mount, VA 24151 View local requests

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Benjamin Franklin Middle School - East Hall Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Allison Guilliams

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Mrs. Renick

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Benjamin Franklin Middle School - East Hall Demographics

77%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Benjamin Franklin Middle School - East Hall Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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