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Montgomery County High

Summary:

Montgomery County High is a public high school located in Montgomery City, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 363 students. The school is part of the Montgomery County R-II School District, which is ranked 275 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montgomery County High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 107 out of 460 high schools in 2018-2019 (4-star rating) to 242 out of 378 high schools in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). The school's performance for its low-income students is generally stronger than its overall student population, ranking between 68 and 145 out of 255-368 Missouri high schools with a 2-4 star rating. However, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages, suggesting a need for academic improvement. Chronic absenteeism rates are also higher at Montgomery County High compared to nearby schools like Hermann High and Wellsville-Middletown High School.

Despite these challenges, Montgomery County High maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.9% to 97.5% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are also comparable to the surrounding area, indicating that the availability of resources is not a significant differentiating factor in its performance. Addressing the root causes of the school's academic and attendance issues could be crucial for improving its overall educational outcomes and better serving its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 394 N Hwy 19
       Montgomery City, MO  63361-5216

(573) 564-2213

District: Montgomery County R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
242nd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,959 Help


Feeder schools for Montgomery County High:

Elementary:    Jonesburg Elementary
    Montgomery City Elementary
Middle:    Montgomery County Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Two or more races:
5.7%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montgomery County High ranks worse than 64% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Montgomery County High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montgomery County High is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Montgomery County High employs 24.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montgomery County High is $11,959.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montgomery County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County High 242nd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Montgomery County High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Montgomery County R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County R-II 275th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery County High

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Rank History for all students at Montgomery County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.91 336th 534 37.1%
2007 51.89 255th 538 52.6%
2008 38.41 386th 539 28.4%
2009 38.46 345th 507 32.0%
2010 43.79 311th 516 39.7%
2011 33.52 405th 528 23.3%
2012 41.97 346th 522 33.7%
2013 32.43 420th 523 19.7%
2014 33.70 391st 521 25.0%
2015 43.35 298th 504 40.9%
2016 60.42 121st 401 69.8%
2017 55.27 184th 404 54.5%
2018 41.91 259th 468 44.7%
2019 62.49 107th 460 76.7%
2021 43.51 188th 358 47.5%
2022 53.58 126th 361 65.1%
2023 52.86 119th 352 66.2%
2024 34.32 242nd 378 36.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.73 188th 382 50.8%
2019 65.32 68th 368 81.5%
2021 47.73 113th 255 55.7%
2024 44.42 145th 274 47.1%
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Rank History for White students at Montgomery County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.09 283rd 440 35.7%
2019 62.13 98th 430 77.2%
2021 34.64 193rd 309 37.5%
2022 51.10 105th 310 66.1%
2023 40.57 143rd 302 52.6%
2024 27.66 226th 321 29.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Montgomery County High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 440 440
1992 434 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 451 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1994 450 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 475 25 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 475 25 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 476 24 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 509
1998 503 19 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 527
1999 460 17 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 482 10 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2001 465 11 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 479 12 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 498
2003 479 12 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 498
2004 450 12 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 476
2005 439 10 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 433 7 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 423 9 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 448
2008 412 9 0 8 6 n/a n/a 0 435
2009 406 10 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 427
2010 382 5 1 5 7 n/a n/a 0 400
2011 351 7 0 6 10 0 15 0 389
2012 351 11 0 7 12 0 0 0 381
2013 324 12 1 9 7 0 5 0 358
2014 326 7 1 7 5 0 10 0 356
2015 325 7 1 5 5 0 10 0 353
2016 347 5 1 6 5 0 13 0 377
2017 349 5 0 9 4 0 11 0 378
2018 349 4 0 9 3 0 9 0 374
2019 341 3 0 10 2 0 10 0 366
2020 342 2 0 12 2 0 13 0 371
2021 326 3 0 10 1 0 11 0 351
2022 329 1 1 9 1 0 12 0 353
2023 333 4 0 10 2 0 14 0 363
2024 301 3 0 10 1 0 19 0 334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montgomery County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 440 27.6 15.9 n/a
1992 440 28.1 15.6 10.2
1993 457 28.3 16.1 8.8
1994 458 28.9 15.8 12.4
1995 504 30.0 16.8 15.3
1996 504 30.0 16.8 15.3
1997 509 31.7 16.1 17.1
1998 527 30.8 17.1 16.7
1999 485 32.5 14.9 21
2000 497 32.0 15.5 19.1
2001 485 33.8 14.3 19.2
2002 498 36.5 13.6 23.3
2003 498 36.5 13.6 23.3
2004 476 32.6 14.6 24.4
2005 464 32.9 14.1 30.4
2006 453 34.3 13.2 30.2
2007 448 33.3 13.5 31.7
2008 435 30.9 14.1 35.6
2009 427 31.3 13.6 37.5
2010 400 28.8 15.1 45
2011 389 27.0 14.3 39.8
2012 381 27.2 13.9 45.7
2013 358 29.2 12.2 45
2014 356 28.9 12.3 53.1
2015 353 27.0 13.0 54.4
2016 377 27.0 13.9 51.2
2017 378 27.4 13.7 43.4
2018 374 27.4 13.6 43.6
2019 366 27.8 13.1 43.2
2020 371 27.5 13.4 45.6
2021 351 27.6 12.7 37.3
2022 353 27.8 12.6 25.5
2023 363 26.4 13.7 42.7
2024 334 24.7 13.4 43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montgomery County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 440 27.6 15.9 n/a
1992 440 28.1 15.6 10.2
1993 457 28.3 16.1 8.8
1994 458 28.9 15.8 12.4
1995 504 30.0 16.8 15.3
1996 504 30.0 16.8 15.3
1997 509 31.7 16.1 17.1
1998 527 30.8 17.1 16.7
1999 485 32.5 14.9 21
2000 497 32.0 15.5 19.1
2001 485 33.8 14.3 19.2
2002 498 36.5 13.6 23.3
2003 498 36.5 13.6 23.3
2004 476 32.6 14.6 24.4
2005 464 32.9 14.1 30.4
2006 453 34.3 13.2 30.2
2007 448 33.3 13.5 31.7
2008 435 30.9 14.1 35.6
2009 427 31.3 13.6 37.5
2010 400 28.8 15.1 45
2011 389 27.0 14.3 39.8
2012 381 27.2 13.9 45.7
2013 358 29.2 12.2 45
2014 356 28.9 12.3 53.1
2015 353 27.0 13.0 54.4
2016 377 27.0 13.9 51.2
2017 378 27.4 13.7 43.4
2018 374 27.4 13.6 43.6
2019 366 27.8 13.1 43.2
2020 371 27.5 13.4 45.6
2021 351 27.6 12.7 37.3
2022 353 27.8 12.6 25.5
2023 363 26.4 13.7 42.7
2024 334 24.7 13.4 43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montgomery County High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $184 (1.7%) $10,353 (98.3%) $10,537
2020 $512 (4.8%) $10,158 (95.2%) $10,670
2021 $492 (4.5%) $10,530 (95.5%) $11,022
2022 $4,478 (37.4%) $7,481 (62.6%) $11,959

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery County High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 107th of 460 High schoolsRanks 119th of 352 High schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Montgomery County High)2615.6
 10.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Montgomery County R-II)43.928.5
 15.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Montgomery County High)48.945.3
 3.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Montgomery County R-II)48.945.3
 3.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Montgomery County High)76.861.3
 15.5%
   End of Course English II (Montgomery County R-II)76.861.3
 15.5%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Montgomery County High)3640
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Montgomery County R-II)3640
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%
End of Course Geometry (Montgomery County High)52.636.4
 16.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Montgomery County R-II)52.636.4
 16.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Missouri)46.248.6
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students366363
 0.8%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic1010
Pacific Islander00
White341333
 2.3%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.2%42.7%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery County High

Montgomery County High ranks 242nd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Montgomery County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jonesburg Elementary
Elementary : Montgomery City Elementary
Middle : Montgomery County Middle

Students at Montgomery County High are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended Montgomery County High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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