| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County School District | Cecil | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 26,821 | 52 | PK–12 | 20 |
| Lowndes County School District | Hope Hull | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 1,176 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Montgomery County compares
Together they enroll 27,997 students across 61 schools. The largest is Montgomery County School District with 26,821 students. Districts here average 1.5/10, below the Alabama average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 2/10.
School Districts in Montgomery County, Alabama
Montgomery County has 2 public school districts covering 21 zip codes. The top-rated district in Montgomery County is Montgomery County School District (2/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Montgomery County, AL?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Montgomery County, AL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Montgomery County, AL?
Of the districts serving Montgomery County, Montgomery County School District has the highest rating on this site at 2/10. That places it in the 16th percentile among Alabama school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alabama reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alabama and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alabama only, never across state lines.