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Montgomery County Schools & Education

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 87.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,151

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,954

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 27/100

State Score Position

#3

of 81 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Montgomery County

Measured School Summary

Montgomery County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,151 per pupil, Montgomery County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 111% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 9.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% 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

3 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

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #3 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

9.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,151

$197 above the state average

School coverage

3

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 3 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.

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.

Small-system county

Montgomery County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#3

of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 30 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.

WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED

Elementary and high visible

1,144 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 2Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

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, Mississippi

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.

Education Infrastructure in Montgomery County

Montgomery County operates a streamlined system of three public schools under a single consolidated district. A total of 1,144 students attend one elementary school and two high schools. This centralized structure focuses all county resources into one unified educational pathway.

The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated Powerhouse

All 1,144 public students in the county are served by the Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District. This single-district model allows for a high degree of coordination between the elementary and secondary levels. No charter schools exist in the county, as the consolidated district successfully manages all local enrollment.

Town-Centered Learning and Medium School Size

All three schools in the county are located in town settings, making them easily accessible central hubs for the community. The average school size is 572 students, with Winona Elementary being the largest at 627 students. This creates a cohesive, town-focused atmosphere where students and teachers often know each other well.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Montgomery County

Reported Enrollment

1,144

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High2
Other0

1 School District in Montgomery County

WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED

3 schools
1,144 students enrolled

3 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 3 of 3 matching schools

WINONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED

Winona, 38967 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary627 students

WINONA SECONDARY SCHOOL

WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED

Winona, 38967 / Town: Remote

Record7–12High517 students

WINONA VOC COMPLEX

WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED

WINONA, 38967 / Town: Remote

Record7–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,151

State avg $5,954

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mississippi counties have the highest graduation rates?
Holmes County (97.0%), Montgomery County (97.0%), and Quitman County (97.0%) currently lead Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Across Mississippi counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,954. The highest current county values are Choctaw County ($8,216), Kemper County ($7,706), and Franklin County ($7,289). 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 57/100, 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 97.0%, 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 $6,151 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, Mississippi — FAQ

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

Montgomery County operates a streamlined system of three public schools under a single consolidated district. A total of 1,144 students attend one elementary school and two high schools. This centralized structure focuses all county resources into one unified educational pathway.

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

All 1,144 public students in the county are served by the Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District. This single-district model allows for a high degree of coordination between the elementary and secondary levels. No charter schools exist in the county, as the consolidated district successfully manages all local enrollment.

What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?

All three schools in the county are located in town settings, making them easily accessible central hubs for the community. The average school size is 572 students, with Winona Elementary being the largest at 627 students. This creates a cohesive, town-focused atmosphere where students and teachers often know each other well.

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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.