Total enrollment
902
-12 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
Montgomery County
Georgia · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Montgomery County's 3 public schools collectively enroll about 902 K-12 students, with Montgomery County Public Schools the heaviest district by enrollment. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Montgomery County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 49%
% Hispanic
15%
was 14%
% Black
29%
was 32%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
902
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,941
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
435 students
Middle
1
203 students
High
1
264 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Montgomery County Public Schools
902 students · 1 district in Montgomery County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Montgomery County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
20.3% under 18
Test scores in Montgomery County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Elementary School | Ailey | Elementary | PK-05 | 435 | · |
| Montgomery County High School | Mount Vernon | High | 09-12 | 264 | · |
| Montgomery County Middle School | Mount Vernon | Middle | 06-08 | 203 | · |
Cities in Montgomery County
About Montgomery County
In Georgia, Montgomery County is a thinly populated county of about 8,640 residents. 3 public schools across the county hosts about 902 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $51,941, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 17% lower than the Georgia median.
For a sense of the school types, Montgomery County consists of 1 elementary school (435 students), 1 middle school (203), and 1 high school (264).
Montgomery County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 902 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 914 students in SY 2017-18 versus 902 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Montgomery County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data