Montgomery County is a city-based school district in Alabama serving 25,491 students across 52 schools. The district experienced a 2.1% enrollment decline from the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.0:1 with 1,411 teachers.
Academic performance metrics indicate significant gaps relative to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 17.9% compared to the state average of 31.9%, while reading proficiency is 38.4% against a state average of 54.5%. The graduation rate of 80.4% trails the state average of 88.4%. The district operates with per-pupil spending of $11,986, slightly below the state average of $12,157.
The student population reflects concentrated economic and demographic characteristics. Approximately 76.7% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 12.4% are English learners, and 10.8% receive special education services. Racially, the district is 76.3% Black, 13.7% Hispanic, and 8.8% White.
The district's total budget of $321.5 million is supported through diverse revenue sources: 54.0% from state funding, 25.0% from federal sources, and 21.1% from local revenue. This funding structure reflects a relatively heavy reliance on state and federal contributions. The combination of declining enrollment, below-average academic metrics, high poverty concentration, and below-state-average per-pupil spending presents a complex operational environment for the district.
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Total Students
25,491
Schools
52
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,986
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
17.9%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Alabama State Department of Education, State Accountability Indicator Scores, 2024-25 School Year. Alabama uses a points-based accountability system (0-100) with A-F letter grades.