For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 561 students in Montgomery, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery, LA are Verda Elementary School and Montgomery High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verda Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2580 Highway 122
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-3146
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-3146
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Harrison Drive
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-2879
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-2879
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery, LA include Verda Elementary School and Montgomery High School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery?
2 public schools are located in Montgomery.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery?
Montgomery public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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