Montgomery County Schools & Education
Montgomery County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
81.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
81.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,731
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#70
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Montgomery County
Measured School Summary
Montgomery County has midrange measured school signals (score: 44/100) with a graduation rate of 81.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Montgomery County spends $8,731 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 19% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% 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
159 public schools and 42 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #70 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
81.4%
6.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,731
$737 above the state average
School coverage
159
42 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 159 public schools across 42 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.
Choice-program county
Montgomery County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#70
of 88 Ohio 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.
Dayton City
Elementary to high school visible
11,828 students
28 listed schools in this county slice.
Centerville City
Elementary to high school visible
8,256 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
Kettering City School District
Elementary to high school visible
7,766 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Huber Heights City
Elementary to high school visible
5,903 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Dayton City is the largest listed district slice, with 28 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?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
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, Ohio
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 Major Educational Hub in Southwest Ohio
Montgomery County manages a massive infrastructure of 159 public schools across 42 distinct districts. The system serves 73,926 students with a diverse mix of 86 elementary, 25 middle, and 36 high schools.
Evaluating Performance and Educational Investment
The county maintains an 81.4% graduation rate, which sits below the state average of 88.3%. While per-pupil spending of $8,731 exceeds the Ohio average, it remains lower than the national benchmark of $13,000.
Deep Enrollment in Dayton and Centerville
Dayton City is the largest provider with 28 schools and 11,828 students, followed closely by Centerville and Kettering. Charter schools play a significant role here, representing 15.1% of all schools in the county.
From Busy Suburbs to Urban Centers
Education here is primarily suburban and urban, with 91 schools in suburbs and 61 in city centers. School sizes vary wildly, from the massive Centerville High with 2,755 students to smaller specialized campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
159
in Montgomery County
Reported Enrollment
73,926
159 schools reporting
School Districts
42
districts
Charter Schools
24
15% of total
School Level Breakdown
42 School Districts in Montgomery County
Dayton City
GuideCenterville City
GuideKettering City School District
GuideHuber Heights City
GuideMiamisburg City
GuideNorthmont City
GuideMad River Local
GuideWest Carrollton City
GuideVandalia-Butler City
Trotwood-Madison City
159 Public Schools in Montgomery County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 12 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 159 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville High School | Profile | Centerville City | Centerville, 45459Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,755 |
| Kettering Fairmont High School | Profile | Kettering City School District | Kettering, 45429City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,486 |
| Wayne High School | Profile | Huber Heights City | Huber Heights, 45424Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,743 |
| Miami Valley Ctc | Profile | Miami Valley Career Tech | Englewood, 45315Suburb: Large | 6–12 | Vocational | 1,647 |
| Miamisburg High School | Profile | Miamisburg City | Miamisburg, 45342Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,557 |
| Northmont High School | Profile | Northmont City | Clayton, 45315Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,392 |
| Miamisburg Middle School | Profile | Miamisburg City | Miamisburg, 45342Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,160 |
| Belmont High School | Profile | Dayton City | Dayton, 45420City: Midsize | 7–12 | High | 1,100 |
| Stebbins High School | Profile | Mad River Local | Dayton, 45424Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,091 |
| Kettering Middle School | Profile | Kettering City School District | Kettering, 45420City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,078 |
| West Carrollton High School | Profile | West Carrollton City | West Carrollton, 45449Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 951 |
| Weisenborn Junior High | Profile | Huber Heights City | Huber Heights, 45424Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 937 |
| DECA PREP | Record | DECA PREP | Dayton, 45405City: Midsize | KG–8 | Charter | 928 |
| Butler High School | Record | Vandalia-Butler City | Vandalia, 45377Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 860 |
| Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center | Record | Northmont City | Clayton, 45315Suburb: Large | PK–1 | Primary | 833 |
| Stivers School For The Arts | Record | Dayton City | Dayton, 45402City: Midsize | 7–12 | High | 787 |
| Pathway School of Discovery | Record | Pathway School of Discovery | Dayton, 45404City: Midsize | KG–8 | Charter | 784 |
| Northmont Middle School | Record | Northmont City | Clayton, 45315Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 777 |
| Trotwood-Madison High School | Record | Trotwood-Madison City | Trotwood, 45426Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 770 |
| David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center | Record | Dayton City | Dayton, 45402City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 762 |
Centerville High School
Centerville City
Centerville, 45459 / Suburb: Large
Kettering Fairmont High School
Kettering City School District
Kettering, 45429 / City: Small
Wayne High School
Huber Heights City
Huber Heights, 45424 / Suburb: Large
Miami Valley Ctc
Miami Valley Career Tech
Englewood, 45315 / Suburb: Large
Miamisburg High School
Miamisburg City
Miamisburg, 45342 / Suburb: Large
Northmont High School
Northmont City
Clayton, 45315 / Suburb: Large
Miamisburg Middle School
Miamisburg City
Miamisburg, 45342 / Suburb: Large
Belmont High School
Dayton City
Dayton, 45420 / City: Midsize
Stebbins High School
Mad River Local
Dayton, 45424 / Suburb: Large
Kettering Middle School
Kettering City School District
Kettering, 45420 / City: Small
West Carrollton High School
West Carrollton City
West Carrollton, 45449 / Suburb: Large
Weisenborn Junior High
Huber Heights City
Huber Heights, 45424 / Suburb: Large
Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center
Northmont City
Clayton, 45315 / Suburb: Large
Pathway School of Discovery
Pathway School of Discovery
Dayton, 45404 / City: Midsize
Trotwood-Madison High School
Trotwood-Madison City
Trotwood, 45426 / Suburb: Large
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
Dayton City
Dayton, 45402 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,731
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Montgomery County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Montgomery County, Ohio?
Montgomery County manages a massive infrastructure of 159 public schools across 42 distinct districts. The system serves 73,926 students with a diverse mix of 86 elementary, 25 middle, and 36 high schools.
How do schools in Montgomery County perform academically?
The county maintains an 81.4% graduation rate, which sits below the state average of 88.3%. While per-pupil spending of $8,731 exceeds the Ohio average, it remains lower than the national benchmark of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Montgomery County, Ohio?
Dayton City is the largest provider with 28 schools and 11,828 students, followed closely by Centerville and Kettering. Charter schools play a significant role here, representing 15.1% of all schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?
Education here is primarily suburban and urban, with 91 schools in suburbs and 61 in city centers. School sizes vary wildly, from the massive Centerville High with 2,755 students to smaller specialized campuses.
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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.