Montgomery County School District had 1,060 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 63.9% of the 1,658 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 897 students were prepared for college.
Across Montgomery County School District, Park Crossing High School stood out, with almost 71.7% 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. During the 2023-24 school year, while 66.2% of American Indian or Alaska Native students were considered ready for college, only 62.2% Black or African American students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Montgomery County School District had an overall graduation rate of 79.4%.
Alabama’s educational system was rated as one of the worst in the U.S., according to a 2023 study from Scholaroo. The state was ranked 46th based on factors such as school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Booker T. Washington Magnet High School | 90 | * |
| Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School | 131 | * |
| Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School | 116 | * |
| Childrens Center | * | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.