Top Rankings
Montgomery County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,575 students in Montgomery County Schools. 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 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,729 Schools
# Students
3,575 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montgomery County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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 92% 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)
(21-22)38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.6%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
37%
22%
% Black
18%
24%
% White
37%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,726 is higher than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,844 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$20,622 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$21,575 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,726
$13,318
Spending / Student
$14,844
$13,934
Best Montgomery County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: 3-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Russell St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Gr: PK-2 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery County Schools?
Montgomery County Schools manages 11 public schools serving 3,575 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County Schools?
Montgomery County Schools is ranked #241 out of 314 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 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County Schools?
37% of Montgomery County Schools students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 18% 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?
Montgomery County Schools 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's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,844 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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