Mary Gillen Montgomery High School is a high school in Semmes, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1965, the school is part of the Mobile County Public School System and is one of the largest of the county's 18 public high schools.
Serving 1,918 students in grades 9-12, Mary G Montgomery High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,918 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary G Montgomery High School's student population of 1,918 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Black, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Mary G Montgomery High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary G Montgomery High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
26%
32%
White
62%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary G Montgomery High School's ranking?
Mary G Montgomery High School is ranked #1006 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mary G Montgomery High School often compared to?
Mary G Montgomery High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mary G Montgomery High School?
The graduation rate of Mary G Montgomery High School is 87%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mary G Montgomery High School?
1,918 students attend Mary G Montgomery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mary G Montgomery High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary G Montgomery High School?
Mary G Montgomery High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary G Montgomery High School offer ?
Mary G Montgomery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary G Montgomery High School part of?
Mary G Montgomery High School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary G Montgomery High School located?
Mary G Montgomery High School is located in the Azalea neighborhood of Semmes, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Azalea.
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