- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockville, MD
Richard Montgomery High
Federal NCES profile for Richard Montgomery 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 240048000902
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Montgomery High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Montgomery High has class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Montgomery High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Richard Montgomery High held near 2,386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 134.4 → 137.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 240048000902 · Rockville, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,366 enr · 17.7:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Richard Montgomery High held near 2,386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 134.4 → 137.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Richard Montgomery High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school
Richard Montgomery High
2,366 students
What this shows Richard Montgomery High reports 2,366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Montgomery High compares
Richard Montgomery High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 40% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,366 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,366
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Maryland - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$19,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.4 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Asian 23.6%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 27.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Richard Montgomery High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Montgomery High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Montgomery High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Rockville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Thomas S. Wootton High
Standard public school
1,870 students 18:1 students per teacher
Col. Zadok Magruder High
Standard public school
1,671 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rockville High
Standard public school
1,550 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Alternative Programs
Alternative education program
1 students
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 (~2,366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Montgomery High
How many students attend Richard Montgomery High?
Richard Montgomery High has 2,366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,390 (2022-23) → 2,386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Montgomery High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Montgomery High is 17.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Montgomery High?
29.4% of students at Richard Montgomery High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Montgomery High?
The largest demographic group at Richard Montgomery High is White at 27.8% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Montgomery High?
Richard Montgomery 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 Richard Montgomery High rank among high schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Montgomery High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Rockville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rockville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Richard Montgomery High, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.