Auburn Middle vs C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Middle
Warrenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
New Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
| Measure | Auburn Middle Warrenton, Virginia | C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary New Baltimore, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 340 | #187 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #148 of 15,369 | #1812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 570 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 89% |
| city | Warrenton | New Baltimore |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Auburn Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 86.5).
- •Auburn Middle does better on math proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Auburn Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 18.5%).
- •Auburn Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.9).
- •Auburn Middle is the larger school with 570 students compared with 525.
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 C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Auburn Middle ranks higher (92.4 vs 86.5 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 Middle and C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Warrenton and New Baltimore in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Middle: 570. C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Middle and C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary rank in Virginia?
Auburn Middle is 10th of 340 and C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary is 187th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).