For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,128 students in Montgomery County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NC are Montgomery County Early College, Montgomery Central High School and Montgomery Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Montgomery County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montgomery Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery County Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1011 Page St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-9690
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-9690
Grades: 9-13
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
770 Glen Road
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 556-5500
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 556-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Main
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 572-1161
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 572-1161
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
157 Eagle Lane
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-9641
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-9641
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Eckerd - Candor (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
500 East Ku Sumee Rd
Candor, NC 27229
(919) 807-3300
Candor, NC 27229
(919) 807-3300
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
147 Warrior Drive
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-6191
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-6191
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, NC include Montgomery County Early College, Montgomery Central High School and Montgomery Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County, NC?
4 public high schools are located in Montgomery County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County, NC?
Montgomery County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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