Auburn Elementary vs Christiansburg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Elementary
Riner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students
Christiansburg Middle
Christiansburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Auburn Elementary Riner, Virginia | Christiansburg Middle Christiansburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #333 of 1,142 | #72 of 340 |
| National rank | #4693 of 50,301 | #596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 544 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| city | Riner | Christiansburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christiansburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 80.5).
- •Auburn Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Christiansburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Christiansburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 47.4%).
- •Christiansburg Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.6).
- •Christiansburg Middle is the larger school with 778 students compared with 544.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Auburn Elementary better than Christiansburg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Christiansburg Middle ranks higher (86.4 vs 80.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Auburn Elementary and Christiansburg Middle?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Riner and Christiansburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Elementary: 544. Christiansburg Middle: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Elementary and Christiansburg Middle rank in Virginia?
Auburn Elementary is 333rd of 1,142 and Christiansburg Middle is 72nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).