Can I use Montgomery County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Montgomery County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Montgomery County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Montgomery County?

Start with the 16 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Montgomery County Schools & Education

Name: Montgomery County, New York Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Montgomery County, New York

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

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

79.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

79.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,569

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#58

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Montgomery County

Measured School Summary

Montgomery County has midrange measured school signals (score: 53/100) with a graduation rate of 79.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $13,569 per pupil, Montgomery County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 15% below the New York average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% 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 5 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

53/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #58 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

79.1%

6.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$13,569

$1,150 below the state average

School coverage

5 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 5 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.

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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.

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

#58

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.

AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,652 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,277 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

CANAJOHARIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

844 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

714 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 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, New York

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 Focused School Network

Montgomery County manages 16 public schools across five districts, educating 7,337 students. The system is comprised of seven elementary, three middle, and five high schools. These schools serve as vital community hubs for the county's growing student population.

Amsterdam City Schools Anchor the County

The Amsterdam City School District is the dominant provider, operating six schools and serving 3,652 students. Fonda-Fultonville Central follows with 1,277 students, while Canajoharie Central serves 844 students. The county does not currently have any charter schools, relying on traditional public institutions and BOCES services.

Town-Centered Schools with a Community Feel

With nine schools in towns and seven in rural areas, the educational feel is localized and accessible. The average school size is 459 students, though Amsterdam High School is much larger with 1,179 students. Small primary schools like Fonda-Fultonville K-4 provide a nurturing start for the county's youngest learners.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Montgomery County

Reported Enrollment

7,337

16 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle3

High5

Other1

5 School Districts in Montgomery County

AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,277 students

CANAJOHARIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

844 students

FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

714 students

HAMILTON-FULTON-MONTGOMERY BOCES

1 school

489 students

16 Public Schools in Montgomery County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Montgomery County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
AMSTERDAM HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	AMSTERDAM, 12010Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,179
WILBUR H LYNCH LITERACY ACADEMY	Record	AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	AMSTERDAM, 12010Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	817
FONDA-FULTONVILLE K-4 SCHOOL	Record	FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	FONDA, 12068Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	525
HAMILTON-FULTON-MONTGOMERY BOCES	Record	HAMILTON-FULTON-MONTGOMERY BOCES	JOHNSTOWN, 12095Rural: Fringe	KG–12	Special Education	489
WILLIAM B TECLER ARTS IN EDUCATION	Record	AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	AMSTERDAM, 12010Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	461
RAPHAEL J MCNULTY ACADEMY FOR INTERN STUDIES & LITERACY	Record	AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	AMSTERDAM, 12010Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	447
MARIE CURIE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATION	Record	AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	AMSTERDAM, 12010Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	443
FONDA-FULTONVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	FONDA, 12068Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	389
HARRY HOAG SCHOOL	Record	FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	FORT PLAIN, 13339Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	389
EAST HILL SCHOOL	Record	CANAJOHARIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CANAJOHARIE, 13317Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	386
FONDA-FULTONVILLE 5-8 SCHOOL	Record	FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	FONDA, 12068Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	363
OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST. JOHNSVILLE CSD	ST JOHNSVILLE, 13452Rural: Distant	7–12	High	361
FORT PLAIN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	FORT PLAIN, 13339Town: Distant	7–12	High	325
WILLIAM H BARKLEY MICROSOCIETY	Record	AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	AMSTERDAM, 12010Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	305
CANAJOHARIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	CANAJOHARIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CANAJOHARIE, 13317Town: Distant	9–12	High	263
CANAJOHARIE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	CANAJOHARIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CANAJOHARIE, 13317Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	195

AMSTERDAM HIGH SCHOOL

AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

AMSTERDAM, 12010 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,179 students

WILBUR H LYNCH LITERACY ACADEMY

AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

AMSTERDAM, 12010 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle817 students

FONDA-FULTONVILLE K-4 SCHOOL

FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

FONDA, 12068 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary525 students

HAMILTON-FULTON-MONTGOMERY BOCES

JOHNSTOWN, 12095 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–12Special Education489 students

WILLIAM B TECLER ARTS IN EDUCATION

AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

AMSTERDAM, 12010 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary461 students

RAPHAEL J MCNULTY ACADEMY FOR INTERN STUDIES & LITERACY

AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

AMSTERDAM, 12010 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary447 students

MARIE CURIE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATION

AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

AMSTERDAM, 12010 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary443 students

FONDA-FULTONVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

FONDA, 12068 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High389 students

HARRY HOAG SCHOOL

FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

FORT PLAIN, 13339 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary389 students

EAST HILL SCHOOL

CANAJOHARIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CANAJOHARIE, 13317 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary386 students

FONDA-FULTONVILLE 5-8 SCHOOL

FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

FONDA, 12068 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle363 students

OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST. JOHNSVILLE CSD

ST JOHNSVILLE, 13452 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High361 students

FORT PLAIN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

FORT PLAIN, 13339 / Town: Distant

Record7–12High325 students

WILLIAM H BARKLEY MICROSOCIETY

AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

AMSTERDAM, 12010 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary305 students

CANAJOHARIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CANAJOHARIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CANAJOHARIE, 13317 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High263 students

CANAJOHARIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

CANAJOHARIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CANAJOHARIE, 13317 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle195 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,569

State avg $14,719

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York counties have the highest graduation rates?

Putnam County (93.4%), Genesee County (92.5%), and Schuyler County (91.8%) currently lead New York 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 New York?

Across New York counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $14,719. The highest current county values are Hamilton County ($26,327), New York County ($21,940), and Putnam County ($19,993). 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 53/100, 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 79.1%, which is below 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 $13,569 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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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