Montgomery County School District

307 S Decatur St
Montgomery, AL 36104-4310
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Montgomery County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 26,821 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
52 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
26,821 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
1,410 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#121 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Montgomery County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montgomery County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montgomery County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Montgomery County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Montgomery County  School District and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.62
# American Indian Students
161 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,012 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,794 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
20,823 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
78%
32%
# White Students
1,642 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
6%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
362 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
699
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
2,256
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,293
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,231
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,107
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,032
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,118
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,994
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,980
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,014
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,517
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,756
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,410
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,414
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,949 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,986 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$347 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Montgomery County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$322 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart displays total spending of Montgomery County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,949
$12,892
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Montgomery County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,986
$12,112
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Montgomery County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Montgomery County School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Exploration Center
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2525 Churchill Dr
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-8014
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
410 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3870
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Macmillan International At Mckee
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3315 Hayneville Road
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3617
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Rank: #88.
Blount Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #99.
Floyd Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3444 Lebron Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7130
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8900 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1111.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #1212.
Pintlala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Federal Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #1313.
Dalraida Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Dalraida Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1414.
Flowers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3510 Harrison Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1515.
Morris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Hill St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1616.
Wares Ferry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6425 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1717.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
Rank: #1818.
Halcyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Parkview Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #1919.
Catoma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 Mitchell Young Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 288-5799
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Carr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Vaughn Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4407 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 260-1031
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #2222.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4550 Narrow Lane Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8016
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #2323.
Dunbarramer School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
56 Naftel Ramer Rd
Ramer, AL 36069
(334) 562-3250
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
Rank: #2424.
Crump Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3510 Woodley Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #2525.
Brewbaker Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4455 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8006
Grades: 3-5
| 504 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Dozier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #2828.
Garrett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #2929.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #3030.
Park Crossing High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #3131.
Dannelly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3425 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Fitzpatrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4055 Fitzpatrick Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8044
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Southlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5225 Patricia Ln
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Goodwyn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Perry Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1021
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Mckee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4017 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7528
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District manages 52 public schools serving 26,821 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District is ranked #121 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County School District?
78% of Montgomery County School District students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Montgomery County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,986 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 52 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 26,821 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 67% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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