Montgomery County Public Schools operates 55 schools. Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Montgomery County Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 29,000 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 55 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $8,500/yr | $13,700/yr | ↓ 38% below avg |
| District Type | Urban | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 4/10 — Below Average | — | Below average |
- Dalraida Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 711 students
- Halcyon Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 694 students
- Brewbaker Primary School — Grades PK–2 · 651 students
- Forest Avenue Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 617 students
- Garrett Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 592 students
- Dannelly Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 588 students
- Crump Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 575 students
- Brewbaker Intermediate School — Grades 3–5 · 549 students
- Davis Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 533 students
- Bear Exploration Center — Grades K–5 · 507 students
- Chisholm Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 493 students
- Nixon Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 476 students
- Vaughn Road Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 473 students
- Highland Gardens Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 468 students
- Highland Avenue Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 453 students
- Morningview Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 434 students
- Dozier Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 426 students
- Morris Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 414 students
- Southlawn Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 395 students
- Flowers Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 387 students
- MacMillan International at McKee — Grades K–5 · 386 students
- Fitzpatrick Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 385 students
- Wilson Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 376 students
- Carver Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 374 students
- Wares Ferry Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 361 students
- + 5 more elementary schools
- Brewbaker Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 806 students
- Carr Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 774 students
- Goodwyn Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 717 students
- Capitol Heights Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 593 students
- Bellingrath Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 583 students
- Floyd Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 525 students
- McKee Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 520 students
- Southlawn Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 494 students
- Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet — Grades 6–8 · 478 students
- Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students
- Carver Senior High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,553 students
- Percy Julian High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,282 students
- Park Crossing High School — Grades 9–12 · 882 students
- Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School — Grades 9–12 · 550 students
- Booker T Washington Magnet High School — Grades 9–12 · 492 students
- Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School — Grades 9–12 · 394 students
- McIntyre Comprehensive Academy — Grades 6–12 · 212 students
- Pintlala Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 170 students
- Childrens Center — Grades K–12 · 79 students
About Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools is the public school district that serves ZIP 36104 in Montgomery, Alabama in Montgomery County. A 4/10 rating places it below the typical Alabama district on the data NCES reports, so families focused on schools should look closely. The district operates 55 schools and serves roughly 29,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Pre-K – 12th. Review the funding and enrollment data above, then contact the district to confirm which schools serve your exact address before you commit to a move.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, Montgomery County Public Schools spends approximately $8,500 per student per year, placing it 11% below the Alabama state average of approximately $9,500 and significantly below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Districts with constrained budgets face challenges with class sizes, program breadth, and facility upkeep. Ask specifically about available services when enrolling. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 55 schools serving grades Pre-K – 12th, Montgomery County Public Schools qualifies as a very large district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 29,000 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 4/10 Rating
With a rating of 4/10 (below average), Montgomery County Public Schools ranks among Alabama’s below average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Montgomery County Public Schools carries a below-average rating, indicating resource levels and structural indicators below typical Alabama benchmarks. Below-average ratings primarily reflect per-pupil spending, staffing ratios, and enrollment trends — not necessarily teaching quality or school culture. Some below-average districts have schools with strong communities and dedicated staff. Families should research specific school quality, visit in person, and ask about available programs. Also ask about open enrollment and magnet options that may offer alternatives to the default attendance-zone assignment.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 36104
Children in zip code 36104 are assigned to Montgomery County Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 36104, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Montgomery County Public Schools at (240)740-3000 or visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Alabama districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Montgomery
For families considering a purchase in the Montgomery area, district assignment matters financially. Because Montgomery County Public Schools serves zip code 36104, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 36104. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Alabama, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Montgomery County Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 36104.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Montgomery County Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 36104 data.