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 |
About Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools is the public school district assigned to zip code 36104 in Montgomery, Alabama. Serving students from Pre-K – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 36104. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
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.