Top Rankings
Montgomery County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,652 students in Montgomery County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Montgomery County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
3,652 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Montgomery County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#246 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,352 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
20%
# Black Students
697 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
19%
25%
# White Students
1,328 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
36%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
209 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
160
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
228
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
273
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
241
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
269
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
363
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
310
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
261
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,650 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,926 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,650
$11,229
Spending / Student
$12,926
$11,655
Best Montgomery County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery County Early College
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1011 Page St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-9690
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-9690
Grades: 9-13
| 261 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Merlin's Maze
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S Main Street
Star, NC 27356
(910) 428-4333
Star, NC 27356
(910) 428-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Green Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Mccaskill Rd
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Gilead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Street
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-5411
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-5411
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Montgomery Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
770 Timberwolf Drive
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 556-5500
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 556-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 893 students
Rank: #77.
West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Nc Hwy 109s
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 572-9378
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 572-9378
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
Rank: #88.
Candor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
414 S Main
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 974-4582
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 974-4582
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #99.
Page Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
897 Page Street
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-1307
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-1307
Grades: 3-5
| 227 students
Rank: #1010.
Montgomery Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Main
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 572-1161
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 572-1161
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Troy Elementary School
Magnet School
310 N Russell St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Grades: PK-2
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery County Schools School District?
Montgomery County Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,652 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County Schools School District?
Montgomery County Schools School District is ranked #245 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County Schools School District?
37% of Montgomery County Schools School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery County Schools School District?
Montgomery County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Montgomery County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,926 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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