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Schools in Riner · Montgomery County Public Schools

Riner’s public schools outscore 79% of Virginia districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Riner, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Virginia, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Virginia state tests taken in spring 2021, when nearly all of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Math proficiency
57%
▲ 3 pts vs VA 54%
2020–21
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 5 pts vs VA 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.2K
▼ 12% vs VA $17.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.7
VA 13.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
1,246 students on the public path
In brief

Riner’s schools, in brief

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,175 per student, against $17,169 across Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Auburn Middle, then Auburn High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Auburn Baptist Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Riner’s grade

B+ Test scoresA Graduation

A−: better than 79% of Virginia school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Virginia average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Virginia school districts we grade (133)Better than 79%
Lower resultsHigher results
Virginia towns with similar household incomes (151)Better than 77%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,847 test results and a graduating class of 790 could put Riner anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2021, when nearly all of Riner’s students in the tested grades sat them (4,847 students).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Riner, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Auburn ElementaryMontgomery County Public SchoolsC+
6–8Auburn MiddleMontgomery County Public SchoolsC
9–12Auburn HighMontgomery County Public SchoolsB+

Riner’s public schools are run by Montgomery County Public Schools, which also serves Blacksburg and Christiansburg. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Montgomery County Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 19 schools · 9,461 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 12.7 per teacher (VA 13.9)
$15,175VA $17,169 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2020–21

How students score

Math57%
State average 54.4% · 4847 students tested

Riner vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Virginia towns that share Riner’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RinerA−Montgomery County

Every school in Riner

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Rinerby address
Auburn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C+
544 students13:1Rate it →
Auburn Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
C
309 students12:1Rate it →
Auburn High
High · Grades 9–12
B+
393 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Auburn Baptist Christian Academy
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
195 students13:1Rate it →

Questions about Riner’s schools

Are Riner’s schools good?

By Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Riner children attend outscore 79% of Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Riner in?

Montgomery County Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,461 students in 19 schools (2024–25).

Where do Riner kids go to high school?

Auburn High, with 393 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Riner’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in Montgomery County Public Schools graduated in four years, against 89% across Virginia.

How much does Riner spend per student?

$15,175 in Montgomery County Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,169 across Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Riner?

Yes: Auburn Baptist Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 195 students).

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School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.