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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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,625 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
3,625 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Montgomery County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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
7 Students
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
59 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,340 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
21%
# Black Students
680 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
19%
25%
# White Students
1,332 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
36%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
225 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
158
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
241
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
235
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
245
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
246
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
255
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
275
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
255
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
247
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
327
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
309
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
255
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,744 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,022 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,744
$11,187
Spending / Student
$13,022
$11,612
Best Montgomery County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery County Early College
(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
| 262 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
East Middle 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
| 419 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Star Elementary 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
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Green Ridge Elementary 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
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Gilead Elementary 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
| 206 students
Rank: #66.
Montgomery Central High 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
| 889 students
Rank: #77.
West Middle 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
| 341 students
Rank: #88.
Candor Elementary 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
| 353 students
Rank: #99.
Page Street Elementary 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
| 236 students
Rank: #1010.
Montgomery Learning Academy
Alternative 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
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Russell St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Grades: PK-2
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery County Schools School District?
Montgomery County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,625 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County Schools School District?
Montgomery County Schools School District is ranked #245 out of 320 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 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Montgomery County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,022 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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