Richard Montgomery High School is a public high school located in Rockville, Maryland. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system. RMHS hosts the county's most competitive and far-reaching International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Serving 2,386 students in grades 9-12, Richard Montgomery High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Montgomery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Richard Montgomery High School's student population of 2,386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
Year Founded
1892
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Richard Montgomery High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Montgomery High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
7%
Hispanic
27%
23%
Black
15%
33%
White
28%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Montgomery High School's ranking?
Richard Montgomery High School is ranked #79 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Richard Montgomery High School often compared to?
Richard Montgomery High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas S. Wootton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard Montgomery High School?
The graduation rate of Richard Montgomery High School is 94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Richard Montgomery High School?
2,386 students attend Richard Montgomery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Richard Montgomery High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Montgomery High School?
Richard Montgomery High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Montgomery High School offer ?
Richard Montgomery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard Montgomery High School part of?
Richard Montgomery High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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