- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Semmes, AL
Mary G Montgomery High School
Federal NCES profile for Mary G Montgomery High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237000934
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary G Montgomery High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Semmes · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary G Montgomery High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary G Montgomery High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Semmes, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Mary G Montgomery High School held near 1,918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 109.0 → 110.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 010237000934 · Semmes, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,888 enr · 17.3:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Mary G Montgomery High School held near 1,918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 109.0 → 110.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Mary G Montgomery High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- This school
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- Theodore High
Theodore High School
1,218 students
What this shows Mary G Montgomery High School reports 1,888 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary G Montgomery High School compares
Mary G Montgomery High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,888 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,888
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
236
in-school suspensions + 341 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
African American 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Mary G Montgomery High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary G Montgomery High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theodore High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary G Montgomery High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,888 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary G Montgomery High School
How many students attend Mary G Montgomery High School?
Mary G Montgomery High School has 1,888 students enrolled. It is a high school in Semmes, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,965 (2022-23) → 1,918 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary G Montgomery High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary G Montgomery High School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary G Montgomery High School?
46.8% of students at Mary G Montgomery High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary G Montgomery High School?
The largest demographic group at Mary G Montgomery High School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Semmes, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary G Montgomery High School?
Mary G Montgomery High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary G Montgomery High School rank among public schools in Semmes?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary G Montgomery High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Semmes, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Mary G Montgomery High School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students), and Wp Davidson High School (1,470 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.