Best Schools in Montgomery County, VA
Montgomery County, VA has 29 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 11,908 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Montgomery County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montgomery County, VA
The top high schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blacksburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1321 Students
2. Eastern Montgomery High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students
3. Auburn High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
4. Radford High
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Projected Test Scores
Radford City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
5. Christiansburg High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, VA
The top middle schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blacksburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students
2. Auburn Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students
3. John N. Dalton Intermediate
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Radford City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students
4. Christiansburg Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students
5. Shawsville Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, VA
The top elementary schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harding Avenue Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
2. Margaret Beeks Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 343 Students
3. Kipps Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
4. Gilbert Linkous Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
5. Christiansburg Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 407 Students
6. Belle Heth Elementary
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Radford City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 492 Students
7. Auburn Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
8. Belview Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
9. Prices Fork Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
10. Falling Branch Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montgomery County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montgomery County, VA has a total population of 99,721 with 43% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montgomery County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Montgomery County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montgomery County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montgomery County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Montgomery County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montgomery County, VA
How many schools are in Montgomery County, VA?
Montgomery County, VA has 29 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 11,908 students in total.
How do schools in Montgomery County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Montgomery County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Montgomery County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montgomery County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Montgomery County
5 places in Montgomery County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Blacksburg (7)
- Christiansburg (5)
- Riner (3)
- Elliston (2)
- Shawsville (1)
School districts (1)
- Montgomery County Public Schools (19 schools)