For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,256 students in Riner, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Riner, VA are Auburn High School, Auburn Elementary School and Auburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riner, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Riner have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riner, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auburn High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Auburn School Dr
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1760 Auburn School Dr.
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4163 Riner Rd
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5165
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5165
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Riner, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Riner, VA include Auburn High School, Auburn Elementary School and Auburn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Riner?
3 public schools are located in Riner.
What is the racial composition of students in Riner?
Riner public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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