Montgomery County Schools & Education
Montgomery County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Montgomery County
WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED
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 dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED | Winona, 38967Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 627 |
| WINONA SECONDARY SCHOOL | Record | WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED | Winona, 38967Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 517 |
| WINONA VOC COMPLEX | Record | WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED | WINONA, 38967Town: Remote | 7–12 | Vocational | 0 |
WINONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED
Winona, 38967 / Town: Remote
WINONA SECONDARY SCHOOL
WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED
Winona, 38967 / Town: Remote
WINONA VOC COMPLEX
WINONA-MONTGOMERY CONSOLIDATED
WINONA, 38967 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,151
State avg $5,954
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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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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.