For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 472 students in Mount Vernon, GA (there are , serving 9 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mount Vernon, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, GA are Montgomery County Middle School and Montgomery County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mount Vernon, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Faye D Brewer Street
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
(912) 583-2351
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
(912) 583-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Faye D Brewer Street
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
(912) 583-2296
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
(912) 583-2296
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Mount Vernon, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Dobbins St
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
(912) 583-2301
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
(912) 583-2301
Grades: K-12
| 465 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, GA include Montgomery County Middle School and Montgomery County High School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Vernon?
2 public schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What percentage of students in Mount Vernon go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mount Vernon are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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