For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,676 students in Montgomery County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IN are Southmont Sr High School, North Montgomery High School and Crawfordsville Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Montgomery County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Montgomery High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southmont Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6425 Us 231 S
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-0350
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-0350
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
North Montgomery High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5945 Us 231 N
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-5140
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Crawfordsville Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Athenian Dr
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2340
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2340
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1 W. Athenian Dr.
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 225-5175
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 225-5175
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IN include Southmont Sr High School, North Montgomery High School and Crawfordsville Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
3 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montgomery County include: Crawfordsville Sr High School vs. North Montgomery High School, Southmont Sr High School vs. North Montgomery High School, North Montgomery High School vs. Crawfordsville Sr High School
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