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Montgomery County Schools & Education

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,194

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#48

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Montgomery County

Measured School Summary

Montgomery County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.5%.

Funding Context

At $5,194 per pupil, Montgomery County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 4% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% 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

16 public schools and 3 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

41/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #48 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

93.5%

0.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,194

$313 below the state average

School coverage

16

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Montgomery County has 16 public schools across 3 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.

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.

Mixed school landscape

Montgomery County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#48

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.

Crawfordsville Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

2,531 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

North Montgomery Com Sch Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,835 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

South Montgomery Com Sch Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,647 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Crawfordsville Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Montgomery County, Indiana

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.

Montgomery County's Education Infrastructure

Montgomery County supports 6,013 students through a network of 16 public schools and 3 districts. The county's schools include 9 elementary buildings, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools to serve the growing community.

Crawfordsville and North Montgomery Leaders

Crawfordsville Community Schools is the largest district, serving 2,531 students across six schools. The county maintains a traditional public system with zero charter schools, ensuring all 6,000 students attend district-run campuses.

Small Schools in Rural Settings

Education here is primarily rural, with 11 schools in the countryside and 5 in town locales. The average school size is 376 students, with Crawfordsville Sr High being the largest campus at 692 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

16

in Montgomery County

Reported Enrollment

6,013

16 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9
Middle3
High3
Other1

3 School Districts in Montgomery County

Crawfordsville Community Schools

6 schools
2,531 students

North Montgomery Com Sch Corp

5 schools
1,835 students

South Montgomery Com Sch Corp

5 schools
1,647 students

16 Public Schools in Montgomery County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

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

Level

Showing 16 of 16 matching schools

Crawfordsville Sr High School

Crawfordsville Community Schools

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High692 students

Crawfordsville Middle School

Crawfordsville Community Schools

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle580 students

North Montgomery High School

North Montgomery Com Sch Corp

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High516 students

Southmont Sr High School

South Montgomery Com Sch Corp

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High477 students

New Market Elementary School

South Montgomery Com Sch Corp

New Market, 47965 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary471 students

North Montgomery Middle School

North Montgomery Com Sch Corp

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle419 students

Laura Hose Elementary School

Crawfordsville Community Schools

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–1Primary384 students

Southmont Jr High School

South Montgomery Com Sch Corp

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle376 students

Mollie B Hoover Elementary School

Crawfordsville Community Schools

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Town: Distant

Record4–5Primary375 students

Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch

Crawfordsville Community Schools

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Town: Distant

Record2–3Primary368 students

Lester B Sommer Elementary School

North Montgomery Com Sch Corp

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary337 students

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

North Montgomery Com Sch Corp

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary294 students

Sugar Creek Elementary School

North Montgomery Com Sch Corp

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary269 students

Ladoga Elementary School

South Montgomery Com Sch Corp

Ladoga, 47954 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary163 students

Walnut Elementary School

South Montgomery Com Sch Corp

New Ross, 47968 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary160 students

Anna Willson School

Crawfordsville Community Schools

Crawfordsville, 47933 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther132 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,194

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana 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 Indiana?
Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). 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 41/100, which is a midrange 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 93.5%, which is above 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 $5,194 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Montgomery County, Indiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Montgomery County, Indiana?

Montgomery County supports 6,013 students through a network of 16 public schools and 3 districts. The county's schools include 9 elementary buildings, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools to serve the growing community.

What are the major school districts in Montgomery County, Indiana?

Crawfordsville Community Schools is the largest district, serving 2,531 students across six schools. The county maintains a traditional public system with zero charter schools, ensuring all 6,000 students attend district-run campuses.

What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?

Education here is primarily rural, with 11 schools in the countryside and 5 in town locales. The average school size is 376 students, with Crawfordsville Sr High being the largest campus at 692 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.