Montgomery County School District
School District · Montgomery, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
51
30 elem, 9 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
51
30 elem, 9 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Evaluating Montgomery County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Montgomery County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Montgomery · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Montgomery · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Macmillan International at Mckee
Montgomery · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#128 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,977
+$169 vs Alabama median
District size
26,435 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Montgomery County ranks #128 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Montgomery County's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 50 schools. Its top-rated schools are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School (9.8/10), Forest Avenue Elementary School (9.5/10), and Macmillan International at Mckee (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Montgomery County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Montgomery County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (50 of 51). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Forest Avenue Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Macmillan International at Mckee | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Brewbaker Primary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Bear Exploration Center | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Carver Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Blount Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Booker T Washington Magnet High School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 51 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Montgomery County
Montgomery County is a Montgomery, Alabama school district serving 51 schools. The district educates 26,435 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. The district invests $12,977 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Montgomery County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Montgomery County students show an average math proficiency of 39.0% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.
The district includes 30 elementary schools , 9 middle schools , and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Montgomery County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Montgomery County with test data.
Schools in Montgomery County
51 schools Elementary Schools 30
Middle Schools 9
High Schools 9
Other Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Montgomery
- Total Enrollment
- 26,435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,404
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has 51 schools in total — 30 elementary, 9 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Montgomery County?
The average composite rating for Montgomery County is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County spends $12,977 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Montgomery County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Montgomery County is 18.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Montgomery County?
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School is the highest-rated school in Montgomery County with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Montgomery County?
Across schools in Montgomery County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Montgomery County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Montgomery County has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 51 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.6%
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Compare Montgomery County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
- Houston County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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