Can I use Montgomery County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Montgomery County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Montgomery County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Montgomery County?

Start with the 23 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Montgomery County Schools & Education

Name: Montgomery County, Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Montgomery County, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,616

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#66

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Montgomery County

Measured School Summary

Montgomery County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,616 per pupil, Montgomery County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 2% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Montgomery County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

23 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

53/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #66 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

1.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,616

$325 below the state average

School coverage

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Montgomery County has 23 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Montgomery County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Montgomery County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 21 of 23 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#66

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 83% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Montgomery County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

9,693 students

Elementary 11Middle 4High 4Other 2

21 listed schools in this county slice.

ALT ED PRGM/BEHAV DISORD YOUTH/MONTGOMERY

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Montgomery County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 21 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Montgomery County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Montgomery County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Montgomery County, Virginia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Expansive Education in the New River Valley

Montgomery County operates a robust network of 23 public schools serving 9,693 students. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools, and several specialized programs.

Two Districts Serving a Large Population

Montgomery County Public Schools is the primary district, educating nearly 9,700 students. While the county hosts specialized alternative education programs, it currently contains no charter schools.

A Mix of City Vitality and Rural Roots

The locale diversity is high, with 15 schools in city settings and 7 in rural areas. Blacksburg High is the largest with 1,321 students, significantly larger than the county's average enrollment of 510 students per school.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Montgomery County

Reported Enrollment

9,693

19 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11

Middle4

High4

Other4

2 School Districts in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Public Schools

ALT ED PRGM/BEHAV DISORD YOUTH/MONTGOMERY

1 school

0 students

23 Public Schools in Montgomery County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Montgomery County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
BLACKSBURG HIGH	Profile	Montgomery County Public Schools	Blacksburg, 24060City: Small	9–12	High	1,321
CHRISTIANSBURG HIGH	Profile	Montgomery County Public Schools	Christiansburg, 24073City: Small	9–12	High	1,116
BLACKSBURG MIDDLE	Profile	Montgomery County Public Schools	Blacksburg, 24060City: Small	6–8	Middle	946
CHRISTIANSBURG MIDDLE	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Christiansburg, 24073City: Small	6–8	Middle	752
Falling Branch Elementary	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Christiansburg, 24073City: Small	PK–5	Primary	576
Auburn Elementary	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Riner, 24149Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	558
Prices Fork Elementary	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Blacksburg, 24060Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	440
Christiansburg Elementary	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Christiansburg, 24073City: Small	3–5	Primary	407
CHRISTIANSBURG PRIMARY	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Christiansburg, 24073City: Small	PK–2	Primary	405
Eastern Montgomery Elementary	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Elliston, 24087Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	385
AUBURN HIGH	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Riner, 24149Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	381
Kipps Elementary	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Blacksburg, 24060City: Small	KG–5	Primary	369
Margaret Beeks Elementary	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Blacksburg, 24060City: Small	PK–5	Primary	343
Gilbert Linkous Elementary	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Blacksburg, 24060City: Small	PK–5	Primary	329
Harding Avenue Elementary	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Blacksburg, 24060City: Small	KG–5	Primary	296
Belview Elementary	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Radford, 24141Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	293
AUBURN MIDDLE	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Riner, 24149Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	286
EASTERN MONTGOMERY HIGH	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Elliston, 24087Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	282
SHAWSVILLE MIDDLE	Record	Montgomery County Public Schools	Shawsville, 24162Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	208
ALTERN ED PRGM/BEHAV DISORD YOUTH/MONTGOMERY	Record	ALT ED PRGM/BEHAV DISORD YOUTH/MONTGOMERY	Christiansburg, 24073City: Small	—	Alternative	—

BLACKSBURG HIGH

Montgomery County Public Schools

Blacksburg, 24060 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,321 students

CHRISTIANSBURG HIGH

Montgomery County Public Schools

Christiansburg, 24073 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,116 students

BLACKSBURG MIDDLE

Montgomery County Public Schools

Blacksburg, 24060 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle946 students

CHRISTIANSBURG MIDDLE

Montgomery County Public Schools

Christiansburg, 24073 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle752 students

Falling Branch Elementary

Montgomery County Public Schools

Christiansburg, 24073 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary576 students

Auburn Elementary

Montgomery County Public Schools

Riner, 24149 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary558 students

Prices Fork Elementary

Montgomery County Public Schools

Blacksburg, 24060 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary440 students

Christiansburg Elementary

Montgomery County Public Schools

Christiansburg, 24073 / City: Small

Record3–5Primary407 students

CHRISTIANSBURG PRIMARY

Montgomery County Public Schools

Christiansburg, 24073 / City: Small

RecordPK–2Primary405 students

Eastern Montgomery Elementary

Montgomery County Public Schools

Elliston, 24087 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary385 students

AUBURN HIGH

Montgomery County Public Schools

Riner, 24149 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High381 students

Kipps Elementary

Montgomery County Public Schools

Blacksburg, 24060 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary369 students

Margaret Beeks Elementary

Montgomery County Public Schools

Blacksburg, 24060 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary343 students

Gilbert Linkous Elementary

Montgomery County Public Schools

Blacksburg, 24060 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary329 students

Harding Avenue Elementary

Montgomery County Public Schools

Blacksburg, 24060 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary296 students

Belview Elementary

Montgomery County Public Schools

Radford, 24141 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary293 students

AUBURN MIDDLE

Montgomery County Public Schools

Riner, 24149 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle286 students

EASTERN MONTGOMERY HIGH

Montgomery County Public Schools

Elliston, 24087 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High282 students

SHAWSVILLE MIDDLE

Montgomery County Public Schools

Shawsville, 24162 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle208 students

ALTERN ED PRGM/BEHAV DISORD YOUTH/MONTGOMERY

ALT ED PRGM/BEHAV DISORD YOUTH/MONTGOMERY

Christiansburg, 24073 / City: Small

RecordAlternativeEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,616

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?

Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County has a school score of 53/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Montgomery County?

The high school graduation rate in Montgomery County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Montgomery County spend per student?

Montgomery County spends $7,616 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Montgomery County, Virginia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Montgomery County, Virginia?

What are the major school districts in Montgomery County, Virginia?

Montgomery County Public Schools is the primary district, educating nearly 9,700 students. While the county hosts specialized alternative education programs, it currently contains no charter schools.

What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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