Best High Schools in Montgomery County, NC

Montgomery County, NC has 11 high schools with 5,865 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Montgomery County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Montgomery County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Montgomery County Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 272 Students

2. Pinecrest High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2221 Students

3. North Stanly High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 591 Students

4. Southwestern Randolph High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Randolph County School System • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students

5. South Stanly High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students

6. Montgomery Central High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 893 Students

7. Albemarle High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students

8. Montgomery Learning Academy

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students

Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, NC

Montgomery County, NC has 2 middle schools with 760 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Montgomery County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Montgomery County exceed expectations.

1. East Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students

2. West Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, NC

Montgomery County, NC has 7 elementary schools with 1,844 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Montgomery County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Montgomery County meet expectations.

1. Star Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students

2. Mount Gilead Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students

3. Green Ridge Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students

4. Page Street Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 227 Students

5. Tillery Charter Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tillery Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 164 Students

6. Candor Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students

7. Troy Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 287 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Montgomery County, NC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Montgomery County, NC has a total population of 25,751 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Montgomery County, NC

8,469

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Montgomery County, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

27.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

5.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

22.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montgomery County, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montgomery County, NC.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

815 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Montgomery County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Montgomery County, NC

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Stanly County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Moore County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Anson County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Richmond County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Randolph County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Davidson County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rowan County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cabarrus County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lee County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hoke County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations