Auburn Middle vs Falling Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.5 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
Falling Branch Elementary
Christiansburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Auburn Middle Riner, Virginia | Falling Branch Elementary Christiansburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 340 | #509 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #579 of 15,369 | #8975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 309 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 84% |
| city | Riner | Christiansburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Auburn Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 73.4).
- •Auburn Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Auburn Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Auburn Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 88.6%).
- •Auburn Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Falling Branch Elementary is the larger school with 535 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 Falling Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Auburn Middle ranks higher (86.6 vs 73.4 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 Falling Branch Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Riner and Christiansburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Middle: 309. Falling Branch Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Middle and Falling Branch Elementary rank in Virginia?
Auburn Middle is 69th of 340 and Falling Branch Elementary is 509th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).