Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery Co. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Montgomery Co. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Montgomery City, MO, covering approximately 319.7 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montgomery Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Montgomery Co. High School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montgomery Co. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery Co. High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Royal blue
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery Co. High School's ranking?
Montgomery Co. High School is ranked #913 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montgomery Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Montgomery Co. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Montgomery Co. High School?
336 students attend Montgomery Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Montgomery Co. High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montgomery Co. High School?
Montgomery Co. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Montgomery Co. High School offer ?
Montgomery Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montgomery Co. High School part of?
Montgomery Co. High School is part of Montgomery County R-II School District.
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