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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 29 public preschools serving 11,816 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Alabama.
Public Preschools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
52 Schools
646 Schools
# Students
26,821 Students
313,031 Students
# Teachers
1,410 Teachers
18,205 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.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
67%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.62
# American Indian Students
161 Students
3,497 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,012 Students
3,569 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,794 Students
31,320 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
20,823 Students
95,977 Students
% Black Students
78%
31%
# White Students
1,642 Students
165,644 Students
% White Students
6%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
319 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
362 Students
12,705 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
699
22,116
# Students in K Grade:
2,256
51,350
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,293
51,603
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,231
46,690
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,107
40,285
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,032
37,288
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,118
31,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,994
12,293
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,980
4,410
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,014
4,611
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,517
2,837
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,756
2,657
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,410
2,420
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,414
2,493
# 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.
Total Revenue
$347 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$322 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,949
$12,892
Spending / Student
$11,986
$12,112
Best Montgomery County School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blount Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8900 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Pintlala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Federal Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Dalraida Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Dalraida Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
Flowers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Harrison Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Morris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hill St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #88.
Wares Ferry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6425 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #99.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
Rank: #1010.
Halcyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Parkview Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #1111.
Catoma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Mitchell Young Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 288-5799
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 288-5799
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #1212.
Vaughn Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4407 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 260-1031
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 260-1031
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1313.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Narrow Lane Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8016
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8016
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1414.
Dunbarramer School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56 Naftel Ramer Rd
Ramer, AL 36069
(334) 562-3250
Ramer, AL 36069
(334) 562-3250
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
Rank: #1515.
Crump Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Woodley Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Dozier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1818.
Garrett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1919.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #2020.
Dannelly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3425 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Fitzpatrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4055 Fitzpatrick Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8044
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8044
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Southlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Patricia Ln
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #2323.
Morningview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2849 Pelzer Ave
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Highland Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2024 Highland Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3690
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3690
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Nixon Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Edgar D Nixon Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3012
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3012
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2626.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Rosa Parks Dr
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #2727.
Chisholm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 E Vandiver Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 269-3643
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 269-3643
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brewbaker Primary School
Magnet School
4445 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8005
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8005
Grades: PK-2
| 799 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckee Prek Center
Magnet School
4015 Mcinnis Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 223-6801
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 223-6801
Grades: PK
| 195 students
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