White students comprised the largest ethnic group in Montgomery County schools during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Of the 9,590 students attending Montgomery County schools, 76.9% were white. Hispanic made up the second largest ethnicity among the schools in the county.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most prevalent ethnic group in Montgomery County, representing 78% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 1.4% compared to the previous year.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2024-25 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg High School | White | 73.4% | 1,314 |
| Christiansburg High School | White | 80.1% | 1,069 |
| Blacksburg Middle School | White | 74.7% | 995 |
| Christiansburg Middle School | White | 77.5% | 763 |
| Falling Branch Elementary School | White | 74.9% | 569 |
| Auburn Elementary School | White | 91.1% | 561 |
| Prices Fork Elementary School | White | 67.7% | 452 |
| Christiansburg Elementary School | White | 73% | 419 |
| Auburn High School | White | 94.1% | 390 |
| Christiansburg Primary School | White | 68.6% | 389 |
| Eastern Montgomery Elementary School | White | 81% | 373 |
| Kipps Elementary School | White | 66.5% | 370 |
| Margaret Beeks Elementary School | White | 72.7% | 315 |
| Gilbert Linkous Elementary School | White | 67.3% | 312 |
| Auburn Middle School | White | 90.3% | 308 |
| Harding Avenue Elementary School | White | 68.8% | 282 |
| Eastern Montgomery High School | White | 88.8% | 260 |
| Belview Elementary School | White | 73.8% | 237 |
| Shawsville Middle School | White | 82.5% | 212 |
