For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 501 students in Montgomery, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery, LA are Verda Elementary School and Montgomery High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Montgomery, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verda Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2580 Highway 122
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-3146
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-3146
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Harrison Drive
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-2879
Montgomery, LA 71454
(318) 646-2879
Grades: 6-12
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery, LA include Verda Elementary School and Montgomery High School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery?
2 public schools are located in Montgomery.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery?
Montgomery public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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