An equity score of 64/100 ranks Montgomery County Schools #69 of 297 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.
At $13,689 per pupil, Montgomery County Schools ranks #80 of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.
3,663
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$13,689
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types
District-Level NCES Analysis
Montgomery County Schools operates 11 public schools serving 3,663 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 combined, 2 high, 2 middle, 1 elementary schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Montgomery County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,689 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 18.8% local, 53.3% state, and 27.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 64/100, ranked #69 of 297 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.
a 296.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 37.3% White, 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Montgomery Learning Academy, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
Its largest campus is Montgomery Central High, enrolling 846 students (24% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Montgomery Learning Academy, at 54 students, a 16x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.
Montgomery Central High accounts for 23.1% of all Montgomery County Schools student enrollment
That concentration means Montgomery County Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.
Montgomery County Schools school enrollment varies 16× across entities
Montgomery County Schools school enrollment ranges from 54 students (lowest) to 846 students (highest), a spread of 792 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Montgomery County Schools reports 71.1% free-lunch eligibility
The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.
Montgomery County Schools student-counselor ratio is 297:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Montgomery County Schools is typically wider than the Montgomery County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
Montgomery County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 33.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
How many schools are in Montgomery County Schools?
Montgomery County Schools has 11 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 6 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,663 students.
How much does Montgomery County Schools spend per student?
Montgomery County Schools spends $13,689 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #69 in North Carolina.
What is the demographic composition of Montgomery County Schools?
Montgomery County Schools students are 37.3% White, 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% African American, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Montgomery County Schools?
Montgomery County Schools has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #69 out of 297 districts in North Carolina.