For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,075 students in Montgomery County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, VA are Blacksburg High School, Christiansburg High School and Eastern Montgomery High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Montgomery County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blacksburg High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2024)
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
| 1,318 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 1,092 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 373 students
Montgomery County Public 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 high schools in Montgomery County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, VA include Blacksburg High School, Christiansburg High School and Eastern Montgomery High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County, VA?
4 public high schools are located in Montgomery County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County, VA?
Montgomery County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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