Montgomery County High School
Montgomery County High School serves 100 students in grades 7-12.
Montgomery County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Montgomery County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Montgomery County High School's student population of 100 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 100 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Montgomery County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Montgomery County High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #612 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 90% | 48% |
| White | 8% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Montgomery County High School is Winona Secondary School (9.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montgomery County Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kilmichael Montgomery County Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 142 students10
1.0 miles
800 School Road
Kilmichael, MS 39747
(662) 262-4912 1 PK-6 142 - Winona Winona Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 641 students10
9.4 miles
513 South Applegate
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-4129 9.4 PK-6 641 - Winona Winona Secondary School Math: 41% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 437 students10
9.6 miles
301 Fairground Street
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-1244 9.6 7-12 437 - Winona Winona Vocational Complex Vocational School
9.7 miles
300 North Applegage Street
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-3601 9.7 n/a n/a - French Camp French Camp Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 176 students10
14.6 miles
300 Church Street, 300 Church
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7102 14.6 PK-6 176
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