Best Schools in Montgomery County, NC
Montgomery County, NC has 19 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,555 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Montgomery County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montgomery County, NC
The top high schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richmond Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 295 Students
2. Montgomery County Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 272 Students
3. Pinecrest High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 2221 Students
4. Montgomery Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 893 Students
5. Montgomery Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, NC
The top middle schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Pine Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
2. West Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
3. East Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, NC
The top elementary schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Pine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
2. Star Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
3. Page Street Elementary
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Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 227 Students
4. Tillery Charter Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Tillery Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 164 Students
5. Green Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
6. Candor Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
7. Mount Gilead Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
8. Troy Elementary
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
27.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Montgomery County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montgomery County, NC
How many schools are in Montgomery County, NC?
Montgomery County, NC has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,555 students in total.
How do schools in Montgomery County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Montgomery County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Montgomery County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montgomery County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Montgomery County
5 places in Montgomery County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Troy (5)
- Biscoe (3)
- Mount Gilead (2)
- Candor (1)
- Star (1)
School districts (1)
- Montgomery County Schools (11 schools)