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Montgomery County

Alabama · Public School District
52
Schools
26,821
Students
$12,933
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
73.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
86.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Montgomery County is a public school district in Alabama serving 26,821 students across 52 schools. It includes 31 elementary, 9 middle, 10 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 86.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,933 is near the national average for a US public school district. 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (52)
Elementary Schools31 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bear Exploration CenterKG–05511
Blount Elementary SchoolPK–05375
Brewbaker Intermediate School03–05504
Brewbaker Primary SchoolPK–02799
Carver Elementary SchoolPK–05365
Catoma Elementary SchoolPK–05203
Chisholm Elementary SchoolPK–05541
Crump Elementary SchoolPK–05497
Dalraida Elementary SchoolPK–05627
Dannelly Elementary SchoolPK–05622
Davis Elementary SchoolCharterPK–05509
Dozier Elementary SchoolPK–05394
DunbarRamer SchoolPK–0862
Fitzpatrick Elementary SchoolPK–05363
Flowers Elementary SchoolPK–05394
Forest Avenue Elementary SchoolKG–05628
Garrett Elementary SchoolPK–05564
Halcyon Elementary SchoolPK–05615
Highland Avenue Elementary SchoolPK–05430
Highland Gardens Elementary SchoolPK–05471
Johnson Elementary SchoolPK–05352
King ElementaryPK–05299
MacMillan International at McKeeKG–05368
Morningview Elementary SchoolPK–05448
Morris Elementary SchoolPK–05469
Nixon Elementary SchoolCharterPK–05441
Pintlala Elementary SchoolPK–06122
Southlawn Elementary SchoolPK–05336
Vaughn Road Elementary SchoolPK–05494
Wares Ferry Elementary SchoolPK–05372
Wilson Elementary SchoolPK–05388
Middle Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet06–08510
Bellingrath Middle SchoolCharter06–08607
Brewbaker Middle School06–08838
Capitol Heights Middle School06–08655
Carr Middle School06–08761
Floyd Middle School06–08481
Goodwyn Middle School06–08808
McKee Middle School06–08676
Southlawn Middle School06–08544
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Childrens CenterPK–1269
McKee PreK CenterPK–PK195
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,933Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
19%
State
55.2%
Local (property tax)
19.1%
Federal
25.7%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
52
Schools
26,821
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.5%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 52 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has 52 public schools, serving a total of 26,821 students.
What is the graduation rate for Montgomery County?
The graduation rate is 86.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Montgomery County spend per student?
Montgomery County spends $12,933 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Montgomery County?
73% of students in Montgomery County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Montgomery County?
Yes — 3 of the 52 schools in Montgomery County are charter schools.
What grade levels does Montgomery County serve?
Montgomery County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Montgomery County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Montgomery County is 32/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.