Total enrollment
73,817
+3,345 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Montgomery County
Ohio · Public K-12
Montgomery County, Ohio comes in at 160 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 74,487 students, with a county median household income near $66,139. The level mix is 92 elementary, 24 middle, and 39 high schools.
4-year change in Montgomery County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
152
+7 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Montgomery County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 74,487 | #4 of 88 | #143 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 154 | #4 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.5:1 | #62 of 88 | #2,383 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 42.4% | #53 of 78 | #1,990 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.5% | #5 of 88 | #448 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
536,096
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
160
42 districts
Enrollment
74,487
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,139
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.4%
Below Ohio avg
Elementary
92
37,282 students
Middle
24
12,368 students
High
39
24,517 students
Combined / other
5
320 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dayton City
12,118 students · 42 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+
31.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.7%
civilian labor
Median age
39
22.2% under 18
Test scores in Montgomery County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 120 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Oakwood High School· 94.4%
- Harman Elementary School· 91.5%
- Smith Elementary School· 91.2%
- Oakwood Junior High School· 89.3%
- Dr John Hole Elementary School· 86.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Montgomery County
About Montgomery County
Across the large Ohio county of Montgomery County of about 536,096 residents, the public-school footprint covers 160 schools and about 74,487 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,139, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 5% noticeably below the Ohio median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Montgomery County spans 92 elementary schools (37,282 students), 24 middle schools (12,368), 39 high schools (24,517), and 5 combined or other schools.
Dayton City is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 12,118 students across Montgomery County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Montgomery County has climbed 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 70,472 students to 73,817. The school count climbed from 145 to 152 across the same 4-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Montgomery County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. 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