Top Rankings
Montgomery County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,534 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
21 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
9,534 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
746 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 132 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
59%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
4%
22%
% White
77%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,012 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,855 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$132 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,012
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,855
$15,257
Best Montgomery County School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harding Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
429 Harding Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5732
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5732
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Margaret Beeks Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Blacksburg High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Bruin Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Montgomery High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Auburn High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Auburn School Dr
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Christiansburg High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Independence Blvd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
813 Toms Creek Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Kipps Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Blacksburg Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3109 Price's Fork Rd.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5800
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Christiansburg Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Wades Lane
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Gr: 3-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Falling Branch Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Prices Fork Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4021 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1760 Auburn School Dr.
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4163 Riner Rd
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5165
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5165
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Christiansburg Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Buffalo Drive Nw
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Belview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3187 Peppers Ferry Rd
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Shawsville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4179 Old Town Rd
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Gr: PK-2 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery Central
Alternative School
208 College St.
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery County Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
750 Imperial Street Se
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District manages 21 public schools serving 9,534 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District is ranked #38 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County School District?
77% of Montgomery County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Montgomery County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,855 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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