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Montgomery County High School

Q: Is Montgomery County High School a good school?

Montgomery County High School ranks 160 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

160^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 65% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Montgomery County High School is a public high school in Mount Vernon, Georgia, serving 281 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Montgomery County School District, which is ranked 100 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montgomery County High School has seen fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 89.8% over the past few years, which is generally on par with or slightly higher than nearby schools. The school's test scores on the Milestones Assessments are mixed, performing well in some subjects like United States History but lagging behind in others like Algebra I and American Literature and Composition. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.09% to 94.93%, significantly higher than nearby schools like Toombs County High School and Treutlen Middle/High School.

Montgomery County High School's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has been somewhat inconsistent, ranging from a ranking of 160 out of 452 Georgia high schools (3 stars) to a ranking of 294 out of 428 (2 stars). The school's high percentage of students from low-income families may be a factor in its academic performance, and the school could focus on improving test scores in underperforming subjects while exploring strategies to support its student population's socioeconomic challenges.

264

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,396

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Faye D Brewer Street
Mount Vernon, GA 30445

(912) 583-2296

District: Montgomery County

Feeder schools for Montgomery County High School:

Elementary:	Montgomery County Elementary School
Middle:	Montgomery County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

African American:

28.0%

Hispanic:

13.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 17th percentile in 2015 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 48 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra I scores 18 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Georgia avg42%

160^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 47 pts since 2015

From bottom 17% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

100^th of 206Montgomery County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	160 of 452	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.2	212 of 458	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.1	155 of 442	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.7	206 of 429	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.0	168 of 410	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.2	243 of 438	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.1	294 of 428	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	22.3	323 of 420	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	15.8	367 of 426	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	19.8	360 of 435	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	31.7	326 of 425	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	38.1	291 of 425	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.9	246 of 396	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	37.6	290 of 402	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	40.2	257 of 384	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	58.5	147 of 372	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.9	177 of 370	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	32.7	275 of 358	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	28.0	274 of 335	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History65%+26 vs state

American Literature and Composition38%~ state avg

Biology38%-6 vs state

Algebra I27%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Montgomery County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montgomery County High School	Public	9-12	100 Faye D Brewer Street	Mount Vernon	30445	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 583-2296	264	21	12.5	100.0%	132 (50.0%)	74 (28.0%)	36 (13.6%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	51.7	160^th of 452 public high schools	64.6%		45.2	212^th of 458 public high schools	53.7%	52	38.5	26.7	37.8	65.0									$16,396	$1,294	$15,102
Vidalia Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	901 North St W	Vidalia	30474	Toombs County	Vidalia City	No	No	No	No	(912) 537-7931	703	54	13.0	81.1%	282 (40.1%)	319 (45.4%)	68 (9.7%)	10 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	30.6	290^th of 452 public high schools	35.8%		32.1	284^th of 458 public high schools	38.0%	6	28.3	21.1	32.2	29.5									$13,318	$526	$12,793
Wheeler County High School	Public	9-12	50 Snowhill Rd	Alamo	30411	Wheeler County	Wheeler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 568-7166	254	21	12.0	65.7%	137 (53.9%)	92 (36.2%)	21 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	50.8	165^th of 452 public high schools	63.5%		46.5	206^th of 458 public high schools	55.0%	41	43.6	41.5	30.7	60.0									$15,276	$1,190	$14,087
Toombs County High School	Public	9-12	500 Bulldog Rd	Lyons	30436	Toombs County	Toombs County	No	No	No	No	(912) 526-4286	896	58	15.5	100.0%	434 (48.4%)	166 (18.5%)	242 (27.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.5%)	26.5	321^st of 452 public high schools	29.0%		32.6	281^st of 458 public high schools	38.6%	40	21.9	34.5	32.3	21.3									$12,117	$763	$11,354
Treutlen Middle/High School	Public	6-12	7892 Ga Highway 29	Soperton	30457	Treutlen County	Treutlen County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 529-7131	521	45	11.6	98.3%	262 (50.3%)	210 (40.3%)	23 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	39.6	234^th of 452 public high schools	48.2%		36.5	259^th of 458 public high schools	43.4%	25	35.6	29.9	43.2	34.9	25.8	38.9	23.4	19.7	29.2	45.5	28.6	53.2	$15,280	$2,017	$13,263

Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery County High School

Is Montgomery County High School a good school?

Montgomery County High School ranks 160^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Montgomery County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 264 students attended Montgomery County High School.

What district is Montgomery County High School in?

Montgomery County

What schools feed into Montgomery County High School?

Montgomery County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Montgomery County Elementary School
Middle : Montgomery County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Montgomery County High School?

Students at Montgomery County High School are 50% White, 28% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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