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6.3avg / 10

Montgomery County School District

School District · Mt. Vernon, Georgia

Students: 912
Teachers (FTE): 75

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

912

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#105 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,683

+$1,555 vs Georgia median

District size

912 students

Smaller than Georgia median

The short answer

Montgomery County ranks #105 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Montgomery County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Montgomery County High School (7.9/10), Montgomery County Middle School (6.3/10), and Montgomery County Elementary School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Montgomery County Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +6.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Montgomery County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Montgomery County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Montgomery County High School7.9 / 10
2Montgomery County Middle School6.3 / 10
3Montgomery County Elementary School4.7 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Montgomery County

Montgomery County is a Mt. Vernon, Georgia school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 912 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. District-level spending was $15,683 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Montgomery County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Montgomery County High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Montgomery County students show an average math proficiency of 38.2% and ELA proficiency of 48.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Montgomery County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency38.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency48.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Montgomery County with test data.

Schools in Montgomery County

3 schools

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Mt. Vernon
Total Enrollment
912
Teachers (FTE)
75
District spending per student
$15,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 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 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County's district-level spending was $15,683 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Montgomery County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Montgomery County is 12.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County High School is the highest-rated school in Montgomery County with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Montgomery County?

Across schools in Montgomery County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Montgomery County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Montgomery County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
38.2%
ELA Proficiency
48.2%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia 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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