Montgomery County School District

307 S Decatur St
Montgomery, AL 36104-4310
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2024 school year, there are 29 public preschools serving 11,598 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Alabama.
Public Preschools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 46% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
52 Schools
648 Schools
# Students
27,396 Students
311,992 Students
# Teachers
1,376 Teachers
17,252 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#111 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Montgomery County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montgomery County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montgomery County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Montgomery County  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.61
# American Indian Students
201 Students
3,603 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,025 Students
3,625 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,583 Students
29,766 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
21,383 Students
96,173 Students
% Black Students
78%
31%
# White Students
1,901 Students
167,885 Students
% White Students
7%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
269 Students
10,349 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
612
21,219
# Students in K Grade:
2,135
51,881
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,263
49,006
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,203
46,050
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,083
40,017
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,156
37,317
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,134
31,531
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,061
12,367
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,151
5,165
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,201
5,107
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,590
3,294
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,841
3,036
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,505
2,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,461
3,021
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,734 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$347 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Montgomery County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$322 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Montgomery County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,678
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Montgomery County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,734
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Montgomery County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Montgomery County School District Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blount Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8900 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Grades: PK-12
| 87 students
Rank: #55.
King Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Halcyon Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Parkview Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #77.
Dalraida Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Dalraida Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #88.
Pintlala Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Federal Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Catoma Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 Mitchell Young Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 288-5799
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Flowers Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3510 Harrison Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Fitzpatrick Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4055 Fitzpatrick Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8044
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Hill St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Wares Ferry Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6425 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1515.
Dunbarramer School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
56 Naftel Ramer Rd
Ramer, AL 36069
(334) 562-3250
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Crump Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3510 Woodley Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Dozier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4550 Narrow Lane Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8016
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2020.
Vaughn Road Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4407 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 260-1031
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Chisholm Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
307 E Vandiver Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 269-3643
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Davis Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3605 Rosa Parks Dr
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Highland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2024 Highland Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3690
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2424.
Dannelly Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3425 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Edgar D Nixon Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3012
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Southlawn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5225 Patricia Ln
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #2727.
Morningview Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2849 Pelzer Ave
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
4445 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8005
Grades: PK-2
| 746 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckee Prek Center
4015 Mcinnis Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 223-6801
Grades: PK
| 196 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 52 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 27,396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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