Summary:
Zip code 30445 in Mount Vernon, Georgia, is served by two schools within the Montgomery County district: Montgomery County High School (grades 9-12, 264 students) and Montgomery County Middle School (grades 6-8, 203 students). Both schools serve a student population where 100% qualify for free/reduced lunch, and the district holds a 2-star rating, ranking 104th out of 201 districts statewide.
The high school stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 97.0%, nearly 10 points above the state average, paired with low chronic absenteeism at 12.4% (state: 17.7%). It also outperforms the state in Biology (51.9% vs. 47.2%) and matches state averages in U.S. History. However, Algebra I proficiency lags significantly at 27.5% versus the state's 48.1%. The middle school shows similar strengths in 8th grade Social Studies (45.1% vs. 40.2%) and Science (31.1% vs. 29.7%), with chronic absenteeism even lower at 10.1%. Yet math proficiency is a major concern across all middle school grades, ranging from 18.8% to 32.8%, all 13-23 points below state averages. Year-over-year, the high school improved in Biology (+14.1 points) but saw a dramatic 26-point drop in U.S. History, while the middle school declined in every math subject, with 8th grade falling nearly 10 points.
For parents, the key takeaway is a district that excels at keeping students engaged and graduating—evidenced by strong attendance and a 97% graduation rate—but struggles significantly with mathematics. The middle school's declining math scores, particularly in 8th grade, may foreshadow continued challenges at the high school level. Both schools benefit from favorable student-teacher ratios (10.8-12.5:1) and high per-student spending ($15,791-$16,396), yet math proficiency remains stubbornly low, suggesting resources may need to be redirected toward math intervention. English Language Arts scores are not yet available for the current year; no conclusions should be drawn about ELA performance until the December release.
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