Excellent
#237 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 13% in state
Auburn High
High School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Riner, VA
A Montgomery County Public Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1650 AUBURN SCHOOL DR, Riner, VA 24149
- Math 91% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Auburn High score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 87% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Auburn High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average253/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,259
Median home value
$190,100
Median rent
$600/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24149; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Montgomery County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,281 | Compare → |
| Christiansburg HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,063 | Compare → |
| Eastern Montgomery HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #2 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Auburn High is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Auburn High
Auburn High is a public high school in Riner, VA, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 387 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Auburn High
What grades does Auburn High serve?
Auburn High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Auburn High?
Auburn High has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn High?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn High is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Auburn High rank in VA?
Auburn High ranks #237 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Auburn High's MySchoolScout rating?
Auburn High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Auburn High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Auburn High has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Auburn High a charter school?
No, Auburn High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Auburn High a Title I school?
No, Auburn High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Auburn High?
43.9% of students at Auburn High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (540) 382-5160
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 24149)
- 3,935
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24149; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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