For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,266 students in Montgomery County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, VA are Blacksburg Middle School, Auburn Middle School and Christiansburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blacksburg Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3109 Price's Fork Rd.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5800
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #22.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4163 Riner Rd
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5165
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5165
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Christiansburg Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Buffalo Drive Nw
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-2180
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #44.
Shawsville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4179 Old Town Rd
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Montgomery County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5201 Tango Ln
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
New River Valley Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
650 Wades Ln.
Christiansburg, VA 24703
(276) 381-0097
Christiansburg, VA 24703
(276) 381-0097
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4390 Riffe St
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2208
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2208
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, VA include Blacksburg Middle School, Auburn Middle School and Christiansburg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
4 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montgomery County include: Auburn Middle School vs. Blacksburg Middle School, Shawsville Middle School vs. Blacksburg Middle School, Christiansburg Middle School vs. Blacksburg Middle School
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