- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warrenton, VA
Auburn Middle
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510132002409
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Warrenton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Warrenton, VA.
School address
District: Fauquier County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510132002409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Auburn Middle grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 510132002409 · Warrenton, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 13.6:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (1,313 students)
Auburn Middle grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Auburn Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,313 students
- Kettle Run Hig
Kettle Run High
1,175 students
- Fauquier High
Fauquier High
1,156 students
- Cedar Lee Midd
Cedar Lee Middle
861 students
- W.C. Taylor Mi
W.C. Taylor Middle
623 students
- This school
Auburn Middle
570 students
What this shows Auburn Middle reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburn Middle compares
Auburn Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 76% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Auburn Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fauquier County Public Schools reports $15,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Auburn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kettle Run High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fauquier High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Lee Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.C. Taylor Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Warrenton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Middle
How many students attend Auburn Middle?
Auburn Middle has 570 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warrenton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Middle?
13.9% of students at Auburn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Middle?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Middle is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Warrenton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Middle?
Auburn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Auburn Middle rank among middle schools in Warrenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Warrenton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Warrenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fauquier County Public Schools?
Besides Auburn Middle, Fauquier County Public Schools also operates Liberty High (1,313 students), Kettle Run High (1,175 students), and Fauquier High (1,156 students). See the Fauquier County Public Schools district page for the complete list.