The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Montgomery High School
Montgomery High School is the single public school in the small, rural town of Montgomery, Louisiana, serving students from sixth through twelfth grade under the Grant Parish school district. As a combined middle and high school in a town that has seen steady population decline, it operates as the central educational institution for a community where many families face economic pressure, and a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. For parents considering this school, the picture is one of a small, close-knit environment with modest academic results and a limited local housing market.
The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller population of Black students and a very small share identifying as two or more races; other racial and ethnic groups make up a negligible presence. The school enrolls roughly a few hundred students, which for a grade six through twelve campus means very small class sizes, especially in the upper grades where the senior class is the smallest. This scale can offer teachers the ability to know each student personally, and it creates a setting where a student is unlikely to get lost in the crowd.
Academically, the most recent state assessment results from the LEAP 2025 tests show that student proficiency rates in math, English language arts, science, and social studies fall well below the state average. On the math assessment, the proportion of students scoring at the proficient level or above was modest, and while English language arts showed a higher share, it still remained low. Science and social studies proficiency rates were similarly soft. These results represent a single snapshot, and the data available does not provide a multi-year trend to show whether performance is improving or declining. The school’s participation rate on these tests was complete, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in the tested grades. A parent looking at these numbers will want to ask the school directly about academic interventions, curriculum supports, and any recent efforts to raise achievement.
Several pieces of context are missing from the available data, which limits a full evaluation. The school’s civil rights data, including discipline rates and access to advanced coursework, was not reported. Information on whether the school offers Advanced Placement, dual-enrollment college credit, or career and technical education pathways was also absent. The graduation rate is not listed, likely because the school serves grades six through twelve and the data may be reported at the district level rather than for this specific campus. Chronic absenteeism figures were not available either. A family considering this school should ask for these details directly, as they matter for understanding what kind of high school experience a student can expect.
The surrounding community of Montgomery is a very small town on the eastern bank of the Red River, accessible via U.S. Route 71. Its economy is driven by utilities, healthcare, and agriculture, but local employment is limited, and a large number of residents commute long distances to work. The poverty rate is high, and median household income is low. The local housing market reflects this, with home values below the state and national benchmarks, and home values have recently declined. The town’s population has been shrinking over the past two decades, and there are no major new housing developments identified. The property values make it an affordable place to buy a home, but the economic base offers limited local job opportunities.
No recent district-level changes, such as curriculum shifts, bond measures, or new programs, were found in available research on the Grant Parish school district, so it is unclear whether any system-wide reforms are underway that might affect Montgomery High School. The school operates as a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and it serves all students within its attendance zone.
In sum, Montgomery High School offers a small, rural educational setting where a student is well-known by staff and peers. The academic performance on state assessments is a clear soft spot, and a parent will want to investigate how the school addresses learning gaps and what advanced or career-oriented options are available for older students. The town itself is economically challenged and shrinking, with affordable but modest housing, and families should be prepared for a limited local job market and likely commutes for work or enrichment activities.
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