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Montgomery County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 902 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
902 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
20%
% Black
29%
36%
% White
48%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,457 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,426 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,457
$14,327
Spending / Student
$13,426
$13,452
Best Montgomery County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Faye D Brewer Street
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
(912) 583-2351
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
(912) 583-2351
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Martin Luther King Dr
Ailey, GA 30410
(912) 583-2279
Ailey, GA 30410
(912) 583-2279
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Faye D Brewer Street
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
(912) 583-2296
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
(912) 583-2296
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District manages 3 public schools serving 902 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District is ranked #119 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County School District?
48% of Montgomery County School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Montgomery County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,426 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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