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Montgomery County Schools & Education

Montgomery County, Maryland

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

School Score

69/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,714

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,395

School Score

69/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 72/100

State Score Position

#15

of 24 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Montgomery County

Measured School Summary

Montgomery County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.

Funding Context

Montgomery County spends $11,714 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 4% below the Maryland average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher 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

210 public schools and 1 district 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

69/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 24 Maryland counties with school score data.

Completion

89.0%

0.4 pts below the state average

Funding context

$11,714

$1,319 above the state average

School coverage

210

1 district 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 210 public schools across 1 district, 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 Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 210 of 210 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#15

of 24 Maryland counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below 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.

Montgomery County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

160,554 students

Elementary 137Middle 40High 27Other 6

210 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Montgomery County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 210 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?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

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?

Comparison context

Compare Montgomery County With Nearby School Markets

Montgomery County appears in curated regional school comparisons where parents commonly weigh county lines, housing tradeoffs, commute, and district boundaries before narrowing to individual schools.

DC suburbs

Fairfax County vs Loudoun County vs Montgomery County, MD Schools

This comparison is for families weighing DC-area suburbs where school reputation, commute, housing cost, and district boundaries all interact.

Compared with

Fairfax County, VA and Loudoun County, VA

Current leader

Loudoun County, VA at 90/100

Graduation-rate leader: Loudoun County, VA at 95.0%

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Education Overview

About Schools in Montgomery County, Maryland

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.

A Powerhouse of Public Education

Montgomery County operates a massive network of 210 public schools, including 137 elementary and 27 high schools. It serves a staggering 160,554 students, making it the largest system in Maryland. The infrastructure includes 7 special education schools and an alternative school to support its diverse population.

The Reach of Montgomery County Public Schools

As the sole district, Montgomery County Public Schools manages the education of over 160,000 students. There are no charter schools in the county, reflecting the strength and versatility of the existing public school framework. This massive district is a major economic and social driver for the entire region.

Vibrant Suburban and Urban Campuses

The district is primarily suburban with 159 schools, though 41 city-based campuses add an urban flavor. Schools are large, with an average enrollment of 772 students. Montgomery Blair High is the largest in the county, hosting a population of 3,204 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

210

in Montgomery County

Reported Enrollment

160,554

210 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary137
Middle40
High27
Other6

1 School District in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Public Schools

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210 schools
160,554 students enrolled
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210 Public Schools in Montgomery County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 42 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 210 matching schools

Montgomery Blair High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Silver Spring, 20901 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,204 students

Walter Johnson High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Bethesda, 20814 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,942 students

Wheaton High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Silver Spring, 20906 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,599 students

Northwest High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Germantown, 20874 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,484 students

Gaithersburg High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Gaithersburg, 20877 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,436 students

Richard Montgomery High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Rockville, 20852 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,390 students

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Bethesda, 20814 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,335 students

Clarksburg High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Clarksburg, 20871 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,251 students

Seneca Valley High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Germantown, 20874 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,239 students

Winston Churchill High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Potomac, 20854 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,234 students

Quince Orchard High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Gaithersburg, 20878 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,154 students

Paint Branch High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Burtonsville, 20866 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,135 students

Walt Whitman High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Bethesda, 20817 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,018 students

Albert Einstein High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Kensington, 20895 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,012 students

Thomas S. Wootton High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Rockville, 20850 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,911 students

Springbrook High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Silver Spring, 20904 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,838 students

John F. Kennedy High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Silver Spring, 20902 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,827 students

Northwood High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Silver Spring, 20901 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,795 students

James Hubert Blake High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Silver Spring, 20905 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,784 students

Sherwood High

Montgomery County Public Schools

Sandy Spring, 20860 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,721 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

22 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,714

State avg $10,395

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Maryland counties have the highest graduation rates?
Calvert County (96.0%), Carroll County (96.0%), and Queen Anne's County (96.0%) currently lead Maryland 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 Maryland?
Across Maryland counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,395. The highest current county values are Worcester County ($12,869), Somerset County ($11,870), and Baltimore city ($11,733). 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 69/100, 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 89.0%, 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 $11,714 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, Maryland — FAQ

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

Montgomery County operates a massive network of 210 public schools, including 137 elementary and 27 high schools. It serves a staggering 160,554 students, making it the largest system in Maryland. The infrastructure includes 7 special education schools and an alternative school to support its diverse population.

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

As the sole district, Montgomery County Public Schools manages the education of over 160,000 students. There are no charter schools in the county, reflecting the strength and versatility of the existing public school framework. This massive district is a major economic and social driver for the entire region.

What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?

The district is primarily suburban with 159 schools, though 41 city-based campuses add an urban flavor. Schools are large, with an average enrollment of 772 students. Montgomery Blair High is the largest in the county, hosting a population of 3,204 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.

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