Montgomery County Schools & Education
Montgomery County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,845
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#21
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Montgomery County
Measured School Summary
Montgomery County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,845 per pupil, Montgomery County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% above the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Montgomery County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #21 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,845
$124 below the state average
School coverage
12
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Montgomery County has 12 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Montgomery County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Montgomery County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 11 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#21
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Montgomery County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,663 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Tillery Charter Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
164 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Montgomery County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Montgomery County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Montgomery County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Montgomery County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Comprehensive Rural Education in Montgomery
Montgomery County maintains 12 public schools serving a total of 3,827 students across two districts. The landscape includes seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This infrastructure provides a balanced educational journey for the county's growing student population.
Traditional Districts and Growing Charter Options
Montgomery County Schools is the primary district, educating 3,663 students across 11 schools. Families also have access to the Tillery Charter Academy, which serves 164 students and adds a layer of choice to the local system. This mix allows parents to choose between a large, established district or a smaller charter environment.
Rural Roots with a Strong Community Heart
Education in Montgomery is primarily rural, with nine schools in the countryside and three in town settings. Montgomery Central High is the largest school with 893 students, while most elementary schools, like Green Ridge, average around 300 students. The average school size of 319 provides a comfortable balance between resources and personal attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Montgomery County
Reported Enrollment
3,827
12 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Schools
GuideTillery Charter Academy
12 Public Schools in Montgomery County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central High | Record | Montgomery County Schools | Troy, 27371Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 893 |
| East Middle | Record | Montgomery County Schools | Biscoe, 27209Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 451 |
| Candor Elementary | Record | Montgomery County Schools | Candor, 27229Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 374 |
| West Middle | Record | Montgomery County Schools | Mount Gilead, 27306Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 309 |
| Green Ridge Elementary | Record | Montgomery County Schools | Biscoe, 27209Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 296 |
| Troy Elementary | Record | Montgomery County Schools | Troy, 27371Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 287 |
| Star Elementary | Record | Montgomery County Schools | Star, 27356Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 283 |
| Montgomery County Early College | Record | Montgomery County Schools | Troy, 27371Rural: Fringe | 9–UG | High | 272 |
| Page Street Elementary | Record | Montgomery County Schools | Troy, 27371Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 227 |
| Mount Gilead Elementary | Record | Montgomery County Schools | Mount Gilead, 27306Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 213 |
| Tillery Charter Academy | Record | Tillery Charter Academy | Biscoe, 27209Town: Distant | KG–5 | Charter | 164 |
| Montgomery Learning Academy | Record | Montgomery County Schools | Troy, 27371Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 58 |
Montgomery Central High
Montgomery County Schools
Troy, 27371 / Rural: Fringe
Candor Elementary
Montgomery County Schools
Candor, 27229 / Rural: Distant
Green Ridge Elementary
Montgomery County Schools
Biscoe, 27209 / Rural: Fringe
Montgomery County Early College
Montgomery County Schools
Troy, 27371 / Rural: Fringe
Page Street Elementary
Montgomery County Schools
Troy, 27371 / Rural: Fringe
Mount Gilead Elementary
Montgomery County Schools
Mount Gilead, 27306 / Rural: Distant
Tillery Charter Academy
Tillery Charter Academy
Biscoe, 27209 / Town: Distant
Montgomery Learning Academy
Montgomery County Schools
Troy, 27371 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,845
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Montgomery County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Montgomery County, North Carolina?
Montgomery County maintains 12 public schools serving a total of 3,827 students across two districts. The landscape includes seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This infrastructure provides a balanced educational journey for the county's growing student population.
What are the major school districts in Montgomery County, North Carolina?
Montgomery County Schools is the primary district, educating 3,663 students across 11 schools. Families also have access to the Tillery Charter Academy, which serves 164 students and adds a layer of choice to the local system. This mix allows parents to choose between a large, established district or a smaller charter environment.
What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?
Education in Montgomery is primarily rural, with nine schools in the countryside and three in town settings. Montgomery Central High is the largest school with 893 students, while most elementary schools, like Green Ridge, average around 300 students. The average school size of 319 provides a comfortable balance between resources and personal attention.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.