Montgomery County Schools & Education
Montgomery County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,107
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#72
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Montgomery County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 40/100, Montgomery County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.7%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,107 per pupil, Montgomery County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.4 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
7 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
40/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #72 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
91.7%
0.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,107
$227 below the state average
School coverage
7
3 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 7 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.
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
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE carries most of the listed public-school system, with 41 of 7 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#72
of 115 Missouri 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 CO. R-II
Elementary to high school visible
1,147 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I
Elementary and high visible
311 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE is the largest listed district slice, with 41 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, Missouri
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.
Public Education in Montgomery County
Montgomery County features seven public schools that serve a total of 1,458 students. The county’s infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools, plus a specialized education facility.
Montgomery County R-II Dominates
Montgomery County R-II is the primary district, enrolling 1,147 students across four different campuses. Traditional public schools are the sole providers of education in the county, as there are no charter options available.
Predominantly Rural Learning Environments
Six of the county's seven schools are in rural settings, with an average school size of 243 students. Montgomery County High is the largest school with 363 students, providing a medium-sized community feel for older students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Montgomery County
Reported Enrollment
1,458
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY CO. R-II
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I
7 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY CO. HIGH | Record | MONTGOMERY CO. R-II | MONTGOMERY CITY, 63361Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 363 |
| MONTGOMERY CITY ELEM. | Record | MONTGOMERY CO. R-II | MONTGOMERY CITY, 63361Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 353 |
| MONTGOMERY CO. MIDDLE | Record | MONTGOMERY CO. R-II | MONTGOMERY CITY, 63361Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 239 |
| JONESBURG ELEM. | Record | MONTGOMERY CO. R-II | JONESBURG, 63351Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 192 |
| WELLSVILLE-MIDDLETOWN HS | Record | WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I | WELLSVILLE, 63384Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 163 |
| WELLSVILLE-MIDDLETOWN ELEM. | Record | WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I | WELLSVILLE, 63384Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 148 |
| MONTGOMERY CITY TREATMENT CTR. | Record | DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE | MONTGOMERY CITY, 63361Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Special Education | 0 |
MONTGOMERY CO. HIGH
MONTGOMERY CO. R-II
MONTGOMERY CITY, 63361 / Rural: Fringe
MONTGOMERY CITY ELEM.
MONTGOMERY CO. R-II
MONTGOMERY CITY, 63361 / Town: Distant
MONTGOMERY CO. MIDDLE
MONTGOMERY CO. R-II
MONTGOMERY CITY, 63361 / Rural: Fringe
WELLSVILLE-MIDDLETOWN HS
WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I
WELLSVILLE, 63384 / Rural: Distant
WELLSVILLE-MIDDLETOWN ELEM.
WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I
WELLSVILLE, 63384 / Rural: Distant
MONTGOMERY CITY TREATMENT CTR.
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
MONTGOMERY CITY, 63361 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,107
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Montgomery County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Montgomery County, Missouri?
Montgomery County features seven public schools that serve a total of 1,458 students. The county’s infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools, plus a specialized education facility.
What are the major school districts in Montgomery County, Missouri?
Montgomery County R-II is the primary district, enrolling 1,147 students across four different campuses. Traditional public schools are the sole providers of education in the county, as there are no charter options available.
What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?
Six of the county's seven schools are in rural settings, with an average school size of 243 students. Montgomery County High is the largest school with 363 students, providing a medium-sized community feel for older students.
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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.