District Overview
Situated in the heart of Alabama's capital, the Montgomery County school district operates as a comprehensive public education system serving a vibrant midsize city community. Headquartered at 632 S Union Street Building C in Montgomery, the district oversees 50 operational schools that offer an inclusive educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a total enrollment of 26,395 students, reflecting a richly diverse population composed of 20,066 Black, 3,550 Hispanic, 1,256 White, 876 Asian, and 549 multiracial students, alongside Native American and Pacific Islander learners. Demographically balanced with 13,196 female and 13,199 male students, the system provides a wide-reaching academic home for children across the region.

To foster learning and maintain daily operations across its campuses, the district maintains a dedicated workforce of nearly 5,589 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is led by approximately 2,993 FTE teachers, supported by 320 instructional aides and more than 2,276 support personnel who manage school climate, transportation, and specialized programs. This robust staffing ratio provides the operational foundation required to meet the varied academic and developmental needs of a large student body. For parents, students, and researchers exploring the district's programs and performance, further resources and administrative contacts are accessible through the district's official website at mps.k12.al.us.
50
Total Schools
26,395
Total Students
2,993.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montgomery County
Demographic Student Count
White1,256
Hispanic3,550
Black20,066
Asian876
Two or More549
American Indian77
Pacific Islander21
  • Black
    20,066 (76.0%)
  • Hispanic
    3,550 (13.4%)
  • White
    1,256 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    876 (3.3%)
  • Two or More
    549 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    77 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    21 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Montgomery County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary31
Middle9
High9
Other3
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:3 Charter Schools
Number of schools:50
Students:26,395*
Teachers (FTE):2,993.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.8
Schools in Montgomery County
Found 52 Schools