Total enrollment
1,069
-251 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
Montgomery County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Parents in Montgomery County researching K-12 options have 3 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 1,069 (1 elementary and 2 high).
7-year change in Montgomery County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-2 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
27%
was 33%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
64%
was 65%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,069
NCES CCD
Median income
$41,748
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.4%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
1
567 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
502 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District
1,069 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+
19.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.5% under 18
Test scores in Montgomery County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Winona Elementary School· 42.4%
- Winona Secondary School· 28.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona Elementary School | Winona | Elementary | PK-06 | 567 | · |
| Winona Secondary School | Winona | High | 07-12 | 502 | · |
| WINONA VOC COMPLEX | Winona | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Montgomery County
About Montgomery County
Across the rural-scale Mississippi county of Montgomery County of about 9,602 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 1,069 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $41,748 a year, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 16% lower than the Mississippi median.
For a sense of the school types, Montgomery County comprises 1 elementary school (567 students), and 2 high schools (502).
Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,069 students across Montgomery County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 19%: 1,320 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,069 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 4 to 2 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 33% to 27% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Montgomery County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data