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#909 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 41% in state

Montgomery Co. High

High School · Montgomery Co. R-ii · Montgomery City, MO

A Montgomery Co. R-ii high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

394 N HWY 19, Montgomery City, MO 63361

  • Math 35% vs MO 46% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.4% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.8% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$11,462
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Montgomery Co. High score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 MAP)
School
State
46%(2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
17%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
50%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
35%
2025
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Montgomery Co. High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average455/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$54,091

Median home value

$180,000

Median rent

$724/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Montgomery Co. R-ii

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$11,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Montgomery Co. High is listed in MONTGOMERY CO. R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Montgomery Co. High

Montgomery Co. High is a public high school in Montgomery City, MO, part of Montgomery Co. R-ii, serving approximately 334 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #909 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montgomery Co. High

What grades does Montgomery Co. High serve?

Montgomery Co. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Montgomery Co. High?

Montgomery Co. High has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Co. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Co. High is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Montgomery Co. High rank in MO?

Montgomery Co. High ranks #909 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Montgomery Co. High's MySchoolScout rating?

Montgomery Co. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Co. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery Co. High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Montgomery Co. High a charter school?

No, Montgomery Co. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Montgomery Co. High a Title I school?

No, Montgomery Co. High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montgomery Co. High?

43.4% of students at Montgomery Co. High 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
334
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 63361)
4,477
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
42.5
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 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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 63361; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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