Auburn Middle vs Christiansburg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 6.9 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 Middle
Christiansburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Auburn Middle Riner, Virginia | Christiansburg Middle Christiansburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #69 of 340 | #72 of 340 |
| National rank | #579 of 15,369 | #596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 309 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| city | Riner | Christiansburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.6 vs 86.4).
- •Auburn Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Auburn Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Christiansburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 43.7%).
- •Auburn Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.2).
- •Christiansburg Middle is the larger school with 778 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Auburn Middle better than Christiansburg Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Auburn Middle and Christiansburg Middle?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Riner and Christiansburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Middle: 309. Christiansburg Middle: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Middle and Christiansburg Middle rank in Virginia?
Auburn Middle is 69th of 340 and Christiansburg Middle is 72nd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).