Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Gilead Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Gilead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mount Gilead Elementary School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We strive to graduate College & Career Ready students by preparing them to succeed in a globally diverse society.
School Rankings
Mount Gilead Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Gilead Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1943 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
46%
25%
White
31%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Gilead Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Gilead Elementary School is ranked #1943 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mount Gilead Elementary School?
206 students attend Mount Gilead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mount Gilead Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Gilead Elementary School?
Mount Gilead Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Gilead Elementary School offer ?
Mount Gilead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Gilead Elementary School part of?
Mount Gilead Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Schools.
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