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Montgomery High School vs. Willis High School

Should you attend Montgomery High School or Willis High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Montgomery High School
22825 Hwy 105 W
Montgomery, TX 77356
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Willis High School
10005 Hwy 75 N
Willis, TX 77378
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Montgomery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,634 students in grades 9-12, Willis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,561 students
2,634 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montgomery High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willis High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montgomery High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willis High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
145 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montgomery High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willis High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willis High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Willis Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2392 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#5749 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montgomery High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willis High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in TX)
25%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montgomery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willis High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Willis Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montgomery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willis High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Willis Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montgomery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willis High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Willis Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 10% in TX)
91%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Montgomery High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Willis High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Willis Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Montgomery High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Willis High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
409
759
Grade 10 Students
401
665
Grade 11 Students
389
620
Grade 12 Students
362
590

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montgomery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Willis Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montgomery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Willis Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montgomery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Willis Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montgomery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Willis Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montgomery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Willis Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montgomery High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willis High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Willis Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montgomery High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willis High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Willis Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montgomery High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Willis High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Willis Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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