Montgomery Central Middle School

3941 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Montgomery Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Montgomery Central Middle School's student population of 808 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

School Rankings

Montgomery Central Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery Central Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#748 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
35%
31%
34%
37%
45%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
11%
21%
White
73%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montgomery Central Middle School's ranking?
Montgomery Central Middle School is ranked #748 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Montgomery Central Middle School often compared to?
Montgomery Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rossview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Montgomery Central Middle School?
808 students attend Montgomery Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Montgomery Central Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery Central Middle School?
Montgomery Central Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Montgomery Central Middle School offer ?
Montgomery Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montgomery Central Middle School part of?
Montgomery Central Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews

4   2/21/2019
if it had more money like all the other schools it''ll do better
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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