- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montgomery City, MO
Montgomery Co. High
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Co. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292133001169
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Co. High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Montgomery City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Co. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Co. High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Montgomery City, MO.
School address
District: Montgomery Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292133001169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Montgomery Co. High shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 292133001169 · Montgomery City, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 12.9:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery City Elem. (326 students)
Montgomery Co. High shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Co. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montgomery Co. High
336 students
- Montgomery Cit
Montgomery City Elem.
326 students
- Montgomery Co.
Montgomery Co. Middle
264 students
- Jonesburg Elem
Jonesburg Elem.
149 students
What this shows Montgomery Co. High reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Co. High compares
Montgomery Co. High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Montgomery Co. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Montgomery Co. R-Ii reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery Co. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery City Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Co. Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jonesburg Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Co. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Co. High
How many students attend Montgomery Co. High?
Montgomery Co. High has 336 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montgomery City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Co. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Co. High is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery Co. High?
31.7% of students at Montgomery Co. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Co. High?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Co. High is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Montgomery City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Co. High?
Montgomery Co. High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Montgomery Co. High rank among public schools in Montgomery City?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Co. High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Montgomery City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montgomery Co. R-Ii?
Besides Montgomery Co. High, Montgomery Co. R-Ii also operates Montgomery City Elem. (326 students), Montgomery Co. Middle (264 students), and Jonesburg Elem. (149 students). See the Montgomery Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.