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 10%)
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 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), 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
District Rank
Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
59%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.72
# American Indian Students
19 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
408 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
5%
8%
# Hispanic Students
785 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
402 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
4%
22%
# White Students
7,329 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
77%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
586 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
211
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
633
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
635
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
677
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
733
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
672
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
716
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
774
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
744
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
748
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
752
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
781
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
789
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
669
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blacksburg High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3401 Bruin Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5706
Grades: 9-12
| 1,281 students
Rank: #22.
Harding Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
429 Harding Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5732
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5732
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
813 Toms Creek Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Christiansburg High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Independence Blvd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5178
Grades: 9-12
| 1,063 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Eastern Montgomery High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Margaret Beeks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Auburn High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1650 Auburn School Dr
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Kipps Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5760
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Prices Fork Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1111.
Christiansburg Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Wades Lane
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5172
Grades: 3-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1212.
Falling Branch Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1313.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1760 Auburn School Dr.
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1414.
Belview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3187 Peppers Ferry Rd
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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
Rank: #1818.
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery Central
Alternative School
208 College St.
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 #44 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
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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