Very Good
#786 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 35% in state
Montgomery County High School
High School · Montgomery County · Mount Vernon, GA
A high school in Mount Vernon, GA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Faye D Brewer Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445
- Math 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montgomery County High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Montgomery County 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated715/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,415
Median home value
$91,200
Median rent
$630/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montgomery County High School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montgomery County High School
Montgomery County High School is a public high school in Mount Vernon, GA, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 281 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montgomery County High School
What grades does Montgomery County High School serve?
Montgomery County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Montgomery County High School?
Montgomery County High School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery County High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montgomery County High School rank in GA?
Montgomery County High School ranks #786 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Montgomery County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montgomery County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Montgomery County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery County High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Montgomery County High School a charter school?
No, Montgomery County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montgomery County High School a Title I school?
No, Montgomery County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montgomery County High School?
75.1% of students at Montgomery County 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (912) 583-2296
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 30445)
- 3,360
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 30445; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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