County program record

Franklin County, Virginia

1 public school district is geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Virginia local plans for gifted education

Virginia requires every school division to identify gifted students and provide instructional services through a locally approved comprehensive plan.

What this means for families: The statewide requirement is consistent, but the program name, areas of identification, eligibility evidence, grade-level services, and delivery model are determined locally.

Coverage
K–12 in every school division
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026

Official program research

Franklin County Public Schools

GATEWAY Gifted Program

GATEWAY provides differentiated instruction, accelerated materials, enrichment, creative problem-solving, arts exploration, and advanced secondary pathways.

How services work: Elementary and middle-school options include classroom differentiation, workshops, summer enrichment, and field trips; high-school options include honors, AP, regional Governor's School, and summer residential programs.

How students are identified: All second-graders take the OLSAT. Teachers, families, students, or other adults may nominate by April 1, followed by testing and a committee review of ability, achievement, observations, and optional portfolio evidence.

Grades
K–12
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. 690.61 sq miLocal program reviewed
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Eligibility, referrals, grade levels, deadlines, and program locations change. Always confirm decisions with the school district before acting. Bloomfield Academy is independent and is not affiliated with any district.

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