Can I use Montgomery County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Montgomery County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Montgomery County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Montgomery County?

Start with the 60 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Montgomery County Schools & Education

Name: Montgomery County, Alabama Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Montgomery County, Alabama

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

14/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

81.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

81.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,043

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,270

School Score

14/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 40/100

State Score Position

#66

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Montgomery County

Measured School Summary

Montgomery County faces educational challenges with a school score of 14/100 and a graduation rate of 81.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,043 per pupil, Montgomery County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 64% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Montgomery County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

60 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

14/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #66 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.

Completion

81.8%

8.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,043

$227 below the state average

School coverage

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Montgomery County has 60 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Montgomery County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Montgomery County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 52 of 60 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#66

of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 26 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 98% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Montgomery County

Elementary to high school visible

26,821 students

Elementary 31Middle 9High 10Other 2

52 listed schools in this county slice.

Pike Road City

Elementary to high school visible

2,695 students

Elementary 1Middle 2High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

LEAD Academy

Elementary and middle visible

711 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 0Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

LIFE Academy

Elementary school only in this slice

305 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Montgomery County is the largest listed district slice, with 52 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Montgomery County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Montgomery County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Data Story

Montgomery County School Score Trails State and National Benchmarks

Education data brief for Montgomery County, Alabama.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorPublished Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Lead metric:School score

Montgomery County recorded a composite school score of 14.2, which is significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 40.0 and the national median of 50.0. The county serves 30,532 students across four districts, with the Montgomery County district being the largest at 26,821 students across 52 schools. Notably, the county has a distinctive charter school presence, with six charter schools making up 10% of its 60 public schools. The graduation rate is 81.8%, which falls below both the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 90.7%. Per-pupil expenditure is $6,043, trailing the state average of $6,270 and less than half of the national $13,000 benchmark. Most schools are located within city locales, and Jefferson Davis High School is the largest campus with 1,522 students. Compare district boundaries before drawing conclusions.

Sources

NCES Common Core of Data
U.S. Census Bureau ACS

School Overview

Total Schools

in Montgomery County

Reported Enrollment

30,532

59 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary34

Middle12

High11

Other3

4 School Districts in Montgomery County

Montgomery County

Pike Road City

4 schools

2,695 students

LEAD Academy

2 schools

711 students

LIFE Academy

1 school

305 students

60 Public Schools in Montgomery County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Montgomery County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Jefferson Davis High School	Profile	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36111City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,522
Lee High School	Profile	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36107City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,374
Park Crossing High School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36117Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	906
Carver Senior High School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36108City: Midsize	9–12	High	902
Pike Road Elementary School	Record	Pike Road City	Pike Road, 36064Rural: Fringe	PK–3	Primary	855
Brewbaker Middle School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36116City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	838
Goodwyn Middle School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36109City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	808
Brewbaker Primary School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36116City: Midsize	PK–2	Primary	799
Lanier Senior High School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36104City: Midsize	9–12	High	798
Carr Middle School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36117Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	761
McKee Middle School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36116City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	676
Capitol Heights Middle School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36107City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	655
Forest Avenue Elementary School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36106City: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	628
Dalraida Elementary School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36109City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	627
Pike Road Intermediate School	Record	Pike Road City	Pike Road, 36064Rural: Fringe	4–6	Middle	625
Dannelly Elementary School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36111City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	622
Halcyon Elementary School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36117City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	615
Pike Road High School	Record	Pike Road City	Pike Road, 36064Suburb: Large	10–12	High	611
Bellingrath Middle School	Record	Montgomery County	Montgomery, 36105City: Midsize	6–8	Charter	607
Pike Road Jr High School	Record	Pike Road City	Pike Road, 36064Suburb: Large	7–9	Middle	604

Jefferson Davis High School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36111 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,522 students

Lee High School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36107 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,374 students

Park Crossing High School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36117 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High906 students

Carver Senior High School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36108 / City: Midsize

Record9–12High902 students

Pike Road Elementary School

Pike Road City

Pike Road, 36064 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–3Primary855 students

Brewbaker Middle School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36116 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle838 students

Goodwyn Middle School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36109 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle808 students

Brewbaker Primary School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36116 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary799 students

Lanier Senior High School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36104 / City: Midsize

Record9–12High798 students

Carr Middle School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36117 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle761 students

McKee Middle School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36116 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle676 students

Capitol Heights Middle School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36107 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle655 students

Forest Avenue Elementary School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36106 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary628 students

Dalraida Elementary School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36109 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary627 students

Pike Road Intermediate School

Pike Road City

Pike Road, 36064 / Rural: Fringe

Record4–6Middle625 students

Dannelly Elementary School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36111 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary622 students

Halcyon Elementary School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36117 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary615 students

Pike Road High School

Pike Road City

Pike Road, 36064 / Suburb: Large

Record10–12High611 students

Bellingrath Middle School

Montgomery County

Montgomery, 36105 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Charter607 students

Pike Road Jr High School

Pike Road City

Pike Road, 36064 / Suburb: Large

Record7–9Middle604 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,043

State avg $6,270

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Alabama counties have the highest graduation rates?

Cleburne County (97.0%), Henry County (97.0%), and Pickens County (97.0%) currently lead Alabama among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Alabama?

Across Alabama counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,270. The highest current county values are Lowndes County ($8,377), Macon County ($7,057), and Jefferson County ($6,920). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County has a school score of 14/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Montgomery County?

The high school graduation rate in Montgomery County is 81.8%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Montgomery County spend per student?

Montgomery County spends $6,043 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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