Serving 2,366 students in grades 9-12, Richard Montgomery High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Richard Montgomery High serves the southeast part of Rockville, MD, covering an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Montgomery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richard Montgomery High School's student population of 2,366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,366 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1892
School Rankings
Richard Montgomery High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Montgomery High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
23%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-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 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Rocket
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Montgomery High School's ranking?
Richard Montgomery High School is ranked #97 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Richard Montgomery High School often compared to?
Richard Montgomery High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas S. Wootton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Montgomery High School?
The graduation rate of Richard Montgomery High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Richard Montgomery High School?
2,366 students attend Richard Montgomery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Richard Montgomery High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Montgomery High School?
Richard Montgomery High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Montgomery High School offer ?
Richard Montgomery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard Montgomery High School part of?
Richard Montgomery High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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