Montgomery County

Montgomery County Schools operates as a city-locale district in Tennessee with a total enrollment of 38,646 students across 43 schools, making it a substantial mid-sized district. The district demonstrates stability in its student population and maintains per-pupil spending of $3,902.18, slightly below the state average of $3,971.

Academic performance indicators show mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 41.3%, marginally above the state average of 41.0%. Reading proficiency is notably stronger at 40.1% compared to the state average of 37.5%, representing a 2.6 percentage point advantage. The graduation rate of 95.4% exceeds the state average of 94.0%, while the dropout rate remains at 3.8%.

Chronic absenteeism is recorded at 15.1%, which warrants attention as a potential factor affecting academic outcomes. The student population reflects moderate diversity with 43.8% White, 25.5% Black, 17.4% Hispanic, and 2.0% Asian students. Special populations include 23.0% economically disadvantaged students, 6.0% English learners, and 17.0% students with disabilities.

The district's profile suggests a reasonably performing system with reading proficiency and graduation rates exceeding state averages, though math proficiency remains near state levels. The combination of below-average per-pupil spending and elevated chronic absenteeism rates presents areas for district consideration in strategic planning.