Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery Co. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montgomery Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Montgomery Co. High School's student population of 334 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Mascot
Wildcats
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Colors
White, Black, Royal blue
School Rankings
Montgomery Co. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery Co. High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery Co. High School's ranking?
Montgomery Co. High School is ranked #1179 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montgomery Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Montgomery Co. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Montgomery Co. High School?
334 students attend Montgomery Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Montgomery Co. High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery Co. High School?
Montgomery Co. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Montgomery Co. High School offer ?
Montgomery Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montgomery Co. High School part of?
Montgomery Co. High School is part of Montgomery County R-II School District.
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