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Richard Montgomery High

Q: Is Richard Montgomery High a good school?

Richard Montgomery High ranks 34 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Richard Montgomery High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,366 students attended Richard Montgomery High.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Richard Montgomery High?

Students at Richard Montgomery High are 28% White, 27% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 16% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Q: What schools feed into Richard Montgomery High?

Richard Montgomery High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bayard Rustin Elementary Elementary : Beall Elementary Elementary : College Gardens Elementary Elementary : Ritchie Park Elementary Elementary : Twinbrook Elementary Middle : Julius West Middle

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

34^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 85% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Richard Montgomery High in Rockville, MD, is a large comprehensive high school serving 2,366 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which ranks among the top districts in Maryland.

Richard Montgomery presents a striking paradox for parents to consider. The school excels in English Language Arts (ELA), with 73.5% of students proficient—far outpacing the district average of 58.5% and the state average of 51.7%. However, its math proficiency is alarmingly low at just 4.3%, which is the lowest among all standard comprehensive high schools in its immediate area and well below the district average of 36.9%. This is especially notable when compared to nearby Winston Churchill High and Thomas S. Wootton High, which rank among the top 15 schools in the state and have much higher math scores. Even Rockville High, which serves a higher percentage of students from lower-income families, outperforms Richard Montgomery in math (6.5% proficiency). This suggests the math challenge is not simply about student demographics but likely relates to curriculum or instructional approaches.

On the positive side, Richard Montgomery has historically maintained a strong graduation rate above 93%, though it recently dropped to 90.6%, still above the district average of 88.7%. The school also serves a moderately diverse middle-class community, with about 29% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch—a rate that places it between the wealthier top-tier schools and those facing greater economic challenges. However, chronic absenteeism has spiked to 26.6%, higher than the district average of 22.6% and significantly above neighbors like Winston Churchill (14.3%). For parents, Richard Montgomery offers strong literacy instruction and a solid overall reputation, but the math proficiency crisis and rising absenteeism are critical areas to investigate further.

2,366

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,472

Per pupil spending ?

29.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

250 Richard Montgomery Dr
Rockville, MD 20852-1147

(240) 740-6100

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Richard Montgomery High:

Elementary:	Bayard Rustin Elementary
	Beall Elementary
	College Gardens Elementary
	Ritchie Park Elementary
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	Twinbrook Elementary
Middle:	Julius West Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

27.6%

Hispanic:

26.5%

Asian:

23.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (47% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Maryland high schools

✓91% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 23 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg47%

Maryland avg38%

34^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 26High Schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools

8^th of 25Montgomery County Public Schools among Maryland 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	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	34 of 227	85.0%	★★★★☆
2025	63.0	32 of 220	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	55.8	41 of 146	71.9%	★★★★☆
2023	57.8	35 of 127	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.5	15 of 225	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	73.2	10 of 32	68.8%	★★★★☆
2019	60.1	46 of 138	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.6	34 of 197	82.7%	★★★★☆
2017	67.8	34 of 180	81.1%	★★★★☆
2016	64.9	67 of 233	71.2%	★★★★☆
2015	66.9	52 of 233	77.7%	★★★★☆
2014	77.2	58 of 231	74.9%	★★★★☆
2013	71.3	60 of 185	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.5	49 of 187	73.8%	★★★★☆
2011	65.2	76 of 183	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	77.2	50 of 220	77.3%	★★★★☆
2009	76.1	49 of 213	77.0%	★★★★☆
2008	74.1	67 of 214	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.1	70 of 209	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.2	61 of 204	70.1%	★★★★☆
2005	69.2	32 of 204	84.3%	★★★★☆
2004	50.9	68 of 201	66.2%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	72.4	5 of 25	80.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	71.0	11 of 35	68.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	37.0	2 of 2	0.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	79.1	11 of 40	72.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2021)80th percentile+11 vs school

White (2021)72nd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2021)69th percentile~ school

Special Education (2021)<1st percentile-69 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts74%+22 vs state

Mathematics4%-23 vs state

Algebra I4%-17 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, January 15, 2012

Military Mom here. Overall the school teaching methods are first rate. However, if you have an individual concern the common theme is "WE have 2000 students here" and are unable to help you or your student. Math teacher upset summer homework was not completed by my son when we just arrived 2 weeks prior to school beginning from overseas. Math policy was vague concerning calculators and teacher faulted my son. Husband and I got involved with admin even school board. Outcome Math policy changed following year and my son got a C in class. He was a straight A student before and after this teacher. Bottom line no compassion. Quality education by mostly Master degreed teachers, but no positive thoughts about your kid here only emphasize taking AP classes so they can up their rating. If your kid has a problem with a teacher, personality clash, get involved with guidance counselor and move them out of the class. My easy going son thought he could handle but teacher was ruthless entire semester. Good news she did not ruin his academic scholarship to college of his choice. Close Quote

by a student
Friday, December 18, 2009

I currently attend RM, and it is an amazing experience with great faculty, students, and work. Close Quote

Schools Near Richard Montgomery High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)	MCAP English Language Arts (2026)		MCAP Algebra I (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richard Montgomery High	Public, Magnet	9-12	250 Richard Montgomery Dr	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6100	2,366	134	17.6	29.3%	653 (27.6%)	367 (15.5%)	627 (26.5%)	555 (23.5%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	143 (6.0%)	63.5	34^th of 227 public high schools	85.0%		63	32^nd of 220 public high schools	85.5%	2	4.3	73.5	73.5	4.3	$17,472	$1,056	$16,417
Rockville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 Baltimore Rd	Rockville	20851	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6600	1,550	105	14.7	46.7%	336 (21.7%)	229 (14.8%)	723 (46.6%)	173 (11.2%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	80 (5.2%)	49.3	71^st of 227 public high schools	68.7%		58.8	42^nd of 220 public high schools	80.9%	29	6.5	68.8	68.8	6.5	$21,353	$1,369	$19,983
Alternative Programs	Public	6-12	14501 Avery Road	Rockville	20853	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	8.7	223^rd of 227 public high schools	1.8%					(n/a)	0.0	21.7	21.7	0.0
Thomas S. Wootton High	Public	9-12	2100 Wootton Pkwy	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1500	1,870	101	18.5	13.4%	635 (34.0%)	238 (12.7%)	174 (9.3%)	700 (37.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	113 (6.0%)	80.4	12^th of 227 public high schools	94.7%		83.1	7^th of 220 public high schools	96.8%	5	8.6	87.0	87.0	8.6	$17,926	$1,166	$16,760
Rock Terrace School	Public	6-12	11400 Marcliff Rd	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4650	77	21	3.5	49.4%	18 (23.4%)	25 (32.5%)	22 (28.6%)	10 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)								(n/a)					$84,418	$5,196	$79,222
Winston Churchill High	Public	9-12	11300 Gainsborough Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5400	2,185	120	18.2	10.9%	869 (39.8%)	244 (11.2%)	191 (8.7%)	717 (32.8%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (6.8%)	84.9	7^th of 227 public high schools	96.9%		84.8	5^th of 220 public high schools	97.7%	2	10.3	91.5	91.5	10.3	$18,087	$1,191	$16,896
Northwood High	Public, Magnet	9-12	11211 Old Georgetown Rd	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6950	1,654	117	14.1	58.4%	173 (10.5%)	383 (23.2%)	983 (59.4%)	62 (3.7%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (2.4%)	40.8	107^th of 227 public high schools	52.9%		34.1	126^th of 220 public high schools	42.7%	19	2.6	59.6	59.6	2.6	$20,165	$1,326	$18,839
Col. Zadok Magruder High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5939 Muncaster Mill Rd	Rockville	20855	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-5550	1,671	109	15.3	48.2%	343 (20.5%)	321 (19.2%)	734 (43.9%)	195 (11.7%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (4.2%)	46.1	86^th of 227 public high schools	62.1%		43.5	94^th of 220 public high schools	57.3%	8	1.9	63.0	63.0	1.9	$20,372	$1,605	$18,767
Walter Johnson High	Public	9-12	6400 Rock Spring Dr	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6900	3,016	167	18.0	19.8%	1,342 (44.5%)	477 (15.8%)	577 (19.1%)	389 (12.9%)	9 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	204 (6.8%)	73.7	17^th of 227 public high schools	92.5%		76.3	15^th of 220 public high schools	93.2%	2	7.7	85.1	85.1	7.7	$16,379	$937	$15,442
Wheaton High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12401 Dalewood Dr	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 321-3400	2,794	172	16.2	56.6%	269 (9.6%)	537 (19.2%)	1,656 (59.3%)	257 (9.2%)	4 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	66 (2.4%)	38.3	119^th of 227 public high schools	47.6%		40.1	107^th of 220 public high schools	51.4%	12	13.1	59.5	59.5	13.1	$17,330	$1,092	$16,237

Frequently Asked Questions about Richard Montgomery High

What district is Richard Montgomery High in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What schools feed into Richard Montgomery High?

Richard Montgomery High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bayard Rustin Elementary
Elementary : Beall Elementary
Elementary : College Gardens Elementary
Elementary : Ritchie Park Elementary
Elementary : Twinbrook Elementary
Middle : Julius West Middle

What is the racial makeup of Richard Montgomery High?

Students at Richard Montgomery High are 28% White, 27% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 16% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Richard Montgomery High a good school?

Richard Montgomery High ranks 34^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Richard Montgomery High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,366 students attended Richard Montgomery High.

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