Presented is the final report of a needs assessment survey conducted to determine the number of secondary students in Montgomery County (Maryland) who are potential candidates for learning disabilities programs. Following an introduction, a section on procedures outlines project limitations, sample selection, and screening criteria. Reported among findings are the following: during the 1974-75 school year there were 80 learning disabilities classes operational in Montgomery County; 23% of the population surveyed were learning disabled candidates; and in no instance did the percentage of learning disabled students enrolled in special programs at either the elementary or secondary level exceed 3%. Listed among conclusions is that the primary area of academic difficulty for underachieving students was likely to be reading. Statistical data on student characteristics is presented in table form, and a listing of tests used and testing scores are appended. (SBH)