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Montgomery County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 26,395 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
50 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
26,395 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
1,499 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
74%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
76%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
5%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,533 is higher than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,652 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$436 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$413 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,533
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,652
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Montgomery County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Bear Exploration Center
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2525 Churchill Dr
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-8014
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-8014
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Macmillan International At Mckee
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3870
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3870
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Bell Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 269-3617
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 269-3617
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Blount Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Floyd Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3444 Lebron Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7130
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7130
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Halcyon Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Parkview Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Dalraida Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Dalraida Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Gr: K-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Pintlala Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Federal Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Catoma Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Mitchell Young Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 288-5799
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 288-5799
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Flowers Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Harrison Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Vaughn Road Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4407 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 260-1031
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 260-1031
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hill St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Crump Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Woodley Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Dozier Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
King Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Wares Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6425 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Narrow Lane Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8016
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8016
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2525.
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Brewbaker Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4455 Brewbaker Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8006
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8006
Gr: 3-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2828.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Mckee Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4017 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7528
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7528
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3131.
Southlawn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Patricia Ln
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Goodwyn Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 Perry Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1021
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1021
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Fitzpatrick Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4055 Fitzpatrick Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8044
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8044
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Morningview Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2849 Pelzer Ave
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Davis Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Rosa Parks Dr
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District manages 50 public schools serving 26,395 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District is ranked #120 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County School District?
76% of Montgomery County School District students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Montgomery County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,652 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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