Montgomery County

The Montgomery County school district in Alabama consists of 49 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the district as a whole ranks 110th out of 137 districts in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5, a few standout schools within the district are worth highlighting.

At the elementary level, Forest Avenue Elementary School and Bear Exploration Center are the top-performing schools, ranking 1st and 24th respectively out of 684 Alabama elementary schools. These schools have significantly higher test scores across all subjects and grade levels compared to the county and state averages. At the high school level, Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School and Booker T Washington Magnet High School are the top performers, ranking 1st and 27th respectively out of 378 Alabama high schools, with exceptional test scores, particularly in mathematics and science.

While the overall performance of the Montgomery County district is low, with most schools performing well below state averages, the stark contrast between the top-performing magnet schools and the rest of the district suggests that providing specialized, high-quality educational opportunities can lead to dramatically better outcomes for students. Additionally, the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across the district indicate that poverty is a significant challenge facing many students, which likely contributes to the low academic achievement.