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Montgomery County Schools

441 Page Street
Troy, NC 27371-0427
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,625 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,761 Schools
# Students
3,625 Students
1,546,447 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
100,041 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Montgomery County Schools, 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 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#246 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
38%
51%
40%
50%
55%
63%
(21-22)
95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
37%
21%
% Black
19%
25%
% White
36%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,744 is higher than the state median of $11,191. 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 $11,616. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,744
$11,191
Spending / Student
$13,022
$11,616

Best Montgomery County Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery County Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1011 Page St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-9690
Gr: 9-13 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
East Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Merlin's Maze
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 S Main Street
Star, NC 27356
(910) 428-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Mccaskill Rd
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Mount Gilead Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 School Street
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-5411
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Montgomery Central High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
770 Timberwolf Drive
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 556-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
West Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Nc Hwy 109s
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 572-9378
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Candor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
414 S Main
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 974-4582
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Page Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
897 Page Street
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-1307
Gr: 3-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Montgomery Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S Main
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 572-1161
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery Virtual
772 Glen Rd
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-6511
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Russell St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Gr: PK-2 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Montgomery County Schools?
Montgomery County Schools manages 12 public schools serving 3,625 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County Schools?
Montgomery County Schools 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 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, 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?
Montgomery County Schools 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's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,022 is higher than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 3,625 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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