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Both Public and Private Schools in the area surrounding Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook and Wetumpka educate children in middle school.  This section provides information on public schools in the tri-county area.  For information on private schools in the area go to the Education-Community-Private School topic.

There are three county public school systems serving this area: Montgomery County School System, Autauga County School System and Elmore County Schools. Transportation is provided to students enrolled in the public schools. A detailed listing of each county system is provided at  Contacts/Links.
  
The Montgomery Public School System is fully accredited by both the State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  A widely acclaimed magnet school program offer accelerated courses, while special schools and home services are available for mentally retarded, learning disabled and services are available for mentally retarded, learning disabled and physically handicapped students.

Junior High Schools:
Junior high school students may register at the appropriate school at any time.  The Superintendent of Montgomery City/County School s office is located in the central office.  For more information regarding the school where a student should register, call the Montgomery Public School's Transportation Department at (334) 223-6710.

The Montgomery Public School System offers Magnet School Programs for academically advanced students in the Montgomery area.  Creative and performing arts; mass communication; teaching and Human Services; Math, Science and Technology; Advanced Technology; and Humanities, Writing and Communications are programs available for advanced students Grades K-12.  Magnet schools are also available for students who are interested in the creative and performing arts. There are specific requirements to enroll into either the Academics or Arts program.  Acceptance into the program is based upon an academic record and/or motivation in the arts.  Admission into these schools is by application and there is a pre-registration process for the up-coming school year and in most cases a waiting list.  The applications for the MAGNET schools will be available each year through the Internet at the Montgomery Public School Web Site, which can be found in the Contacts/Links.