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#1285 of 1,356 schools in AL
Mary G Montgomery High School
High School · Mobile County · Semmes, AL
A Mobile County high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4275 Snow Rd, Semmes, AL 36575
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mary G Montgomery High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mary G Montgomery High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,864/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Semmes), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,381
Median home value
$193,600
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36575; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Mobile County
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,421 | Compare → |
| Evening Educational OptionsEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 10–12 | Not available | 38 | Compare → |
| Mobile Mental Health CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | Not available | 46 | Compare → |
| Wp Davidson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mobile County
- Schools in district
- 92
- Rank in district
- #72 of 87
- District spending per student
- $13,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary G Montgomery High School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary G Montgomery High School
Mary G Montgomery High School is a public high school in Semmes, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 1,918 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,285 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary G Montgomery High School
What grades does Mary G Montgomery High School serve?
Mary G Montgomery High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mary G Montgomery High School?
Mary G Montgomery High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,918 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary G Montgomery High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary G Montgomery High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary G Montgomery High School rank in AL?
Mary G Montgomery High School ranks #1,285 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Mary G Montgomery High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary G Montgomery High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mary G Montgomery High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary G Montgomery High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mary G Montgomery High School a charter school?
No, Mary G Montgomery High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary G Montgomery High School a Title I school?
No, Mary G Montgomery High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary G Montgomery High School?
52.6% of students at Mary G Montgomery High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (251) 221-3153
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36575)
- 22,444
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36575; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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