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Montgomery County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
19
Schools
9,693
Students
$14,583
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
41.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Montgomery County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 9,693 students across 19 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,583 is near the national average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AUBURN MIDDLE06–08286
BLACKSBURG MIDDLE06–08946
CHRISTIANSBURG MIDDLE06–08752
SHAWSVILLE MIDDLE06–08208
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AUBURN HIGH09–12381
BLACKSBURG HIGH09–121,321
CHRISTIANSBURG HIGH09–121,116
EASTERN MONTGOMERY HIGH09–12282
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,583Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
41%
State
48.5%
Local (property tax)
41.4%
Federal
10.1%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
9,693
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Montgomery County Public Schools has 19 public schools, serving a total of 9,693 students.
What is the graduation rate for Montgomery County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Montgomery County Public Schools spend per student?
Montgomery County Public Schools spends $14,583 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Montgomery County Public Schools?
41% of students in Montgomery County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Montgomery County Public Schools?
No, Montgomery County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Montgomery County Public Schools serve?
Montgomery County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Montgomery County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Montgomery County Public Schools is 40/100. 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.