Montgomery County had 539 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 63.5% of the 849 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the county decreased compared to the previous school year, when 595 students were considered prepared for college.
Across Montgomery County, Pike Road High School stood out, with almost 84.6% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Lanier Senior High School ranked last, with only 37.4% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 46.4% of Black or African American students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Montgomery County had an overall graduation rate of 60.3%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Pike Road High School | 201 | 84.6% |
| Park Crossing High School | 230 | 71.7% |
| Carver Senior High School | 184 | 62.5% |
| McIntyre Comprehensive Academy | 36 | 41.7% |
| Lanier Senior High School | 198 | 37.4% |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
