Montgomery County Public Schools operates 19 public schools serving 9,693 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 other, 4 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 9,461 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Montgomery County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,583 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 41.4% local, 48.5% state, and 10.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,305 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #89 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (59 AP courses district-wide), a 297:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.3% White, 9.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% African American across the district's schools.
Montgomery County Public Schools school enrollment varies 6.9× across entities
Montgomery County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 193 students (lowest) to 1,325 students (highest), a spread of 1,132 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Montgomery County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 297:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Montgomery County Public Schools is typically wider than the Montgomery County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
Montgomery County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 17.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Montgomery County Public Schools is typically wider than the Montgomery County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Montgomery County Public Schools has 19 schools, including 4 high, 4 middle, 8 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 9,693 students.
How much does Montgomery County Public Schools spend per student?
Montgomery County Public Schools spends $14,583 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #89 in Virginia.
What is the average teacher salary in Montgomery County Public Schools?
The average teacher salary in Montgomery County Public Schools is $81,305 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Montgomery County Public Schools?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Montgomery County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Montgomery County Public Schools?
Montgomery County Public Schools students are 76.3% White, 9.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% African American, 4.1% Asian, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Montgomery County Public Schools?
Montgomery County Public Schools has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #89 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.