Total enrollment
7,225
-56 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Montgomery County
New York · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Montgomery County's 16 public schools is roughly 7,225 students, an average of about 452 per school. Amsterdam City School District runs the largest share. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Montgomery County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Montgomery County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In New York | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.7% | #56 of 61 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,225 | #42 of 61 | #1,024 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 16 | #54 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.6:1 | #52 of 61 | #424 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 61.8% | #6 of 61 | #1,031 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.9% | #20 of 61 | #960 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Montgomery County school rankings
Residents
49,528
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
16
6 districts
Enrollment
7,225
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$64,943
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.8%
Above New York avg
Elementary
7
2,954 students
Middle
3
1,347 students
High
5
2,455 students
Combined / other
1
469 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
3,663 students · 6 districts 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+
22.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.1% under 18
Test scores in Montgomery County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- CANAJOHARIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 98.0%
- FONDA-FULTONVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 90.0%
- EAST HILL SCHOOL· 64.0%
- FONDA-FULTONVILLE 5-8 SCHOOL· 55.0%
- AMSTERDAM HIGH SCHOOL· 52.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMSTERDAM HIGH SCHOOL | Amsterdam | High | 09-12 | 1,192 | · |
| WILBUR H LYNCH LITERACY ACADEMY | Amsterdam | Middle | 06-08 | 772 | · |
| FONDA-FULTONVILLE K-4 SCHOOL | Fonda | Elementary | PK-04 | 511 | · |
| RAPHAEL J MCNULTY ACADEMY FOR INTERN STUDIES & LITERACY | Amsterdam | Elementary | PK-05 | 503 | · |
| HAMILTON-FULTON-MONTGOMERY BOCES | Johnstown | Combined | KG-12 | 469 | · |
| WILLIAM B TECLER ARTS IN EDUCATION | Amsterdam | Elementary | PK-05 | 465 | · |
| MARIE CURIE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATION | Amsterdam | Elementary | PK-05 | 446 | · |
| EAST HILL SCHOOL | Canajoharie | Elementary | PK-05 | 403 | · |
| FONDA-FULTONVILLE 5-8 SCHOOL | Fonda | Middle | 05-08 | 382 | · |
| FONDA-FULTONVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Fonda | High | 09-12 | 349 | · |
| OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | St Johnsville | High | 07-12 | 349 | · |
| HARRY HOAG SCHOOL | Fort Plain | Elementary | PK-06 | 341 | · |
| FORT PLAIN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Fort Plain | High | 07-12 | 316 | · |
| WILLIAM H BARKLEY MICROSOCIETY | Amsterdam | Elementary | PK-05 | 285 | · |
| CANAJOHARIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Canajoharie | High | 09-12 | 249 | · |
| CANAJOHARIE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Canajoharie | Middle | 06-08 | 193 | · |
Cities in Montgomery County
About Montgomery County
Montgomery County is a low-population county of about 49,528 residents in New York. Its public-school system teaches approximately 7,225 students across 16 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,943, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 17% noticeably below the New York median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Montgomery County comprises 7 elementary schools (2,954 students), 3 middle schools (1,347), 5 high schools (2,455), and 1 combined or other schools.
AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,663 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Montgomery County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 7,281 students to 7,225.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Montgomery County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data