Montgomery County Schools & Education
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,569
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#40
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Montgomery County
Measured School Summary
Montgomery County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.5%.
Funding Context
With $12,569 per pupil, Montgomery County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% 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
158 public schools and 28 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
88.5%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$12,569
$2,233 above the state average
School coverage
158
28 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 158 public schools across 28 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.
Large multi-district county
Montgomery County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#40
of 67 Pennsylvania 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.
North Penn SD
Elementary to high school visible
12,859 students
17 listed schools in this county slice.
Abington SD
Elementary to high school visible
8,534 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Lower Merion SD
Elementary to high school visible
8,518 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Norristown Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
7,785 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
North Penn SD is the largest listed district slice, with 17 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, Pennsylvania
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 Massive Network of Suburban Excellence
Montgomery County is an educational powerhouse with 158 public schools serving 116,729 students across 28 districts. The infrastructure includes 96 elementary schools and 27 high schools, making it one of the largest systems in the state.
North Penn and Digital Alternatives
North Penn SD is the largest traditional district with 12,859 students, while the county also hosts major hubs like Lower Merion. Interestingly, large cyber charter schools like Agora Cyber CS, serving nearly 5,000 students, are based here.
Diverse Suburban Campuses and Large Enrollments
Almost all schools (151) are in suburban locales, with an average enrollment of 739 students. Iconic facilities like North Penn Senior High serve over 3,100 students, offering a large-scale collegiate atmosphere for teens.
School Overview
Total Schools
158
in Montgomery County
Reported Enrollment
116,729
158 schools reporting
School Districts
28
districts
Charter Schools
3
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
28 School Districts in Montgomery County
North Penn SD
GuideAbington SD
GuideLower Merion SD
GuideNorristown Area SD
GuideBoyertown Area SD
GuideSouderton Area SD
GuideColonial SD
GuideWissahickon SD
GuidePerkiomen Valley SD
GuideAgora Cyber CS
Guide158 Public Schools in Montgomery County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 31 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 158 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Cyber CS | Profile | Agora Cyber CS | King of Prussia, 19406Suburb: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 4,957 |
| North Penn SHS | Profile | North Penn SD | Lansdale, 19446Suburb: Large | 10–12 | High | 3,184 |
| Pennsylvania Virtual CS | Profile | Pennsylvania Virtual CS | King of Prussia, 19406Suburb: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 2,959 |
| Abington SHS | Profile | Abington SD | Abington, 19001Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,749 |
| Spring-Ford SHS 9-12 Ctr | Profile | Spring-Ford Area SD | Royersford, 19468Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,631 |
| Norristown Area HS | Profile | Norristown Area SD | Norristown, 19403Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,309 |
| Souderton Area SHS | Profile | Souderton Area SD | Souderton, 18964Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,129 |
| Abington MS | Profile | Abington SD | Abington, 19001Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 2,048 |
| Perkiomen Valley HS | Profile | Perkiomen Valley SD | Collegeville, 19426Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,736 |
| Lower Merion HS | Profile | Lower Merion SD | Ardmore, 19003Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,712 |
| Upper Moreland El Sch | Profile | Upper Moreland Township SD | Hatboro, 19040Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 1,576 |
| Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS | Profile | Colonial SD | Plymouth Meeting, 19462Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,552 |
| Methacton HS | Profile | Methacton SD | Eagleville, 19403Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,510 |
| Wissahickon SHS | Profile | Wissahickon SD | Ambler, 19002Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,459 |
| Cheltenham HS | Profile | Cheltenham SD | Wyncote, 19095Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,442 |
| Hatboro-Horsham SHS | Profile | Hatboro-Horsham SD | Horsham, 19044Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,379 |
| Upper Merion HS | Profile | Upper Merion Area SD | King of Prussia, 19406Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,345 |
| Upper Dublin HS | Profile | Upper Dublin SD | Fort Washington, 19034Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,318 |
| Upper Merion MS | Profile | Upper Merion Area SD | King of Prussia, 19406Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,282 |
| Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th | Profile | Spring-Ford Area SD | Royersford, 19468Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 1,278 |
Agora Cyber CS
Agora Cyber CS
King of Prussia, 19406 / Suburb: Large
North Penn SHS
North Penn SD
Lansdale, 19446 / Suburb: Large
Pennsylvania Virtual CS
Pennsylvania Virtual CS
King of Prussia, 19406 / Suburb: Large
Abington SHS
Abington SD
Abington, 19001 / Suburb: Large
Spring-Ford SHS 9-12 Ctr
Spring-Ford Area SD
Royersford, 19468 / Suburb: Large
Norristown Area HS
Norristown Area SD
Norristown, 19403 / Suburb: Large
Souderton Area SHS
Souderton Area SD
Souderton, 18964 / Suburb: Large
Abington MS
Abington SD
Abington, 19001 / Suburb: Large
Perkiomen Valley HS
Perkiomen Valley SD
Collegeville, 19426 / Suburb: Large
Lower Merion HS
Lower Merion SD
Ardmore, 19003 / Suburb: Large
Upper Moreland El Sch
Upper Moreland Township SD
Hatboro, 19040 / Suburb: Large
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
Colonial SD
Plymouth Meeting, 19462 / Suburb: Large
Methacton HS
Methacton SD
Eagleville, 19403 / Suburb: Large
Wissahickon SHS
Wissahickon SD
Ambler, 19002 / Suburb: Large
Cheltenham HS
Cheltenham SD
Wyncote, 19095 / Suburb: Large
Hatboro-Horsham SHS
Hatboro-Horsham SD
Horsham, 19044 / Suburb: Large
Upper Merion HS
Upper Merion Area SD
King of Prussia, 19406 / Suburb: Large
Upper Dublin HS
Upper Dublin SD
Fort Washington, 19034 / Suburb: Large
Upper Merion MS
Upper Merion Area SD
King of Prussia, 19406 / Suburb: Large
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
Spring-Ford Area SD
Royersford, 19468 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,569
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania?
Montgomery County is an educational powerhouse with 158 public schools serving 116,729 students across 28 districts. The infrastructure includes 96 elementary schools and 27 high schools, making it one of the largest systems in the state.
What are the major school districts in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania?
North Penn SD is the largest traditional district with 12,859 students, while the county also hosts major hubs like Lower Merion. Interestingly, large cyber charter schools like Agora Cyber CS, serving nearly 5,000 students, are based here.
What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?
Almost all schools (151) are in suburban locales, with an average enrollment of 739 students. Iconic facilities like North Penn Senior High serve over 3,100 students, offering a large-scale collegiate atmosphere for teens.
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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.