Auburn Middle vs Christiansburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Middle
Riner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
Christiansburg Elementary
Christiansburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
401 students
| Measure | Auburn Middle Riner, Virginia | Christiansburg Elementary Christiansburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #69 of 340 | #262 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #579 of 15,369 | #2710 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 309 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 89% |
| city | Riner | Christiansburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Auburn Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 84.4).
- •Christiansburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •Auburn Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Christiansburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 43.7%).
- •Auburn Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Christiansburg Elementary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 309.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Auburn Middle better than Christiansburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Auburn Middle ranks higher (86.6 vs 84.4 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 Middle and Christiansburg Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Riner and Christiansburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Middle: 309. Christiansburg Elementary: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Middle and Christiansburg Elementary rank in Virginia?
Auburn Middle is 69th of 340 and Christiansburg Elementary is 262nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).