Montgomery County Schools & Education
Montgomery County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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
60
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.
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
52 listed schools in this county slice.
Pike Road City
Elementary to high school visible
2,695 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
LEAD Academy
Elementary and middle visible
711 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
LIFE Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
305 students
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?
Education Overview
About Schools in Montgomery County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
The Capital’s Educational Infrastructure
Montgomery County operates a significant network of 60 public schools serving 30,532 students across 4 districts. The landscape is primarily elementary-focused with 34 schools at that level, supported by 12 middle and 11 high schools. This system provides extensive coverage across the state capital and its surrounding areas.
Major District and Charter Options
The Montgomery County district is the largest, managing 52 schools and 26,821 students. Charter schools play a visible role here, with 6 schools representing 10% of the county's total public education options. Pike Road City also serves as a significant local district with over 2,600 students across 4 schools.
City-Centric Campus Life
With 48 schools located in city settings, Montgomery County offers a distinctly urban educational experience. Schools average 526 students, but large campuses like Jefferson Davis High serve upwards of 1,500 students. This environment provides students with exposure to diverse peer groups and large-scale extracurricular programs.
School Overview
Total Schools
60
in Montgomery County
Reported Enrollment
30,532
59 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
6
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Montgomery County
Montgomery County
GuidePike Road City
LEAD Academy
LIFE Academy
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 60 matching schools
| 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
Lee High School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36107 / City: Midsize
Park Crossing High School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36117 / Rural: Fringe
Carver Senior High School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36108 / City: Midsize
Pike Road Elementary School
Pike Road City
Pike Road, 36064 / Rural: Fringe
Brewbaker Middle School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36116 / City: Midsize
Brewbaker Primary School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36116 / City: Midsize
Lanier Senior High School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36104 / City: Midsize
Capitol Heights Middle School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36107 / City: Midsize
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36106 / City: Midsize
Dalraida Elementary School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36109 / City: Midsize
Pike Road Intermediate School
Pike Road City
Pike Road, 36064 / Rural: Fringe
Dannelly Elementary School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36111 / City: Midsize
Halcyon Elementary School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36117 / City: Midsize
Bellingrath Middle School
Montgomery County
Montgomery, 36105 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,043
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Montgomery County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Montgomery County, Alabama?
Montgomery County operates a significant network of 60 public schools serving 30,532 students across 4 districts. The landscape is primarily elementary-focused with 34 schools at that level, supported by 12 middle and 11 high schools. This system provides extensive coverage across the state capital and its surrounding areas.
What are the major school districts in Montgomery County, Alabama?
The Montgomery County district is the largest, managing 52 schools and 26,821 students. Charter schools play a visible role here, with 6 schools representing 10% of the county's total public education options. Pike Road City also serves as a significant local district with over 2,600 students across 4 schools.
What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?
With 48 schools located in city settings, Montgomery County offers a distinctly urban educational experience. Schools average 526 students, but large campuses like Jefferson Davis High serve upwards of 1,500 students. This environment provides students with exposure to diverse peer groups and large-scale extracurricular programs.
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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.