Serving 100 students in grades 7-12, Montgomery County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
90%
47%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Montgomery County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montgomery County High School?
The graduation rate of Montgomery County High School is 80%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 84%.
How many students attend Montgomery County High School?
100 students attend Montgomery County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Montgomery County High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery County High School?
Montgomery County High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montgomery County High School offer ?
Montgomery County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Montgomery County High School part of?
Montgomery County High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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