Enrollment
1,888
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237000934
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 20/100 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
- 20
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary G Montgomery High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary G Montgomery High School
Mary G Montgomery High School is a large high school in Semmes, Alabama, enrolling 1,888 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,888 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 629 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 577 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,888 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students) and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students) alongside Mary G Montgomery High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mary G Montgomery High School compares
Mary G Montgomery High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mobile County, which includes Mary G Montgomery High School.
$12,163
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 49.5%
Federal 24.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,888 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Semmes on the city page.
Is Mary G Montgomery High School a good school?
Mary G Montgomery High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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