Located on State Route 8 in Riner, Virginia, United States, Auburn High School serves the communities of Riner and Pilot as well as a large area of southern Montgomery County.
Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, Auburn High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Auburn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Auburn High School's student population of 387 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Auburn High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Auburn High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
94%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auburn High School's ranking?
Auburn High School is ranked #440 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Auburn High School often compared to?
Auburn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christiansburg High School, Blacksburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Auburn High School?
The graduation rate of Auburn High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Auburn High School?
387 students attend Auburn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Auburn High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Auburn High School?
Auburn High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Auburn High School offer ?
Auburn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Auburn High School part of?
Auburn High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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