- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Vernon, GA
Montgomery County High School
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130375002418
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery County High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 264
- students enrolled
Montgomery County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Georgia
NCES ID 130375002418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Montgomery County High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 130375002418 · Mount Vernon, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 14.7:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery County Elementary School (435 students)
Montgomery County High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Montgomery County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Cou
Montgomery County Elementary School
435 students
- This school
Montgomery County High School
264 students
- Montgomery Cou
Montgomery County Middle School
203 students
What this shows Montgomery County High School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery County High School compares
Montgomery County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$15,683
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Montgomery County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $15,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery County High School
How many students attend Montgomery County High School?
Montgomery County High School has 264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Vernon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery County High School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery County High School?
94.9% of students at Montgomery County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery County High School?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery County High School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery County High School?
Montgomery County High School 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).
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Montgomery County High School, Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County Elementary School (435 students) and Montgomery County Middle School (203 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.