- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Troy, NC
Montgomery Central High
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370306003515
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Central High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Central High has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Central High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Troy, NC.
School address
District: Montgomery County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370306003515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Montgomery Central High held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 370306003515 · Troy, NC High · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 18.4:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East Middle (422 students)
Montgomery Central High held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montgomery Central High
846 students
- East Middle
East Middle
422 students
- Candor Element
Candor Elementary
368 students
- West Middle
West Middle
343 students
- Troy Elementar 291
Troy Elementary
291 students
- Montgomery Cou 282
Montgomery County Early College
282 students
What this shows Montgomery Central High reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Central High compares
Montgomery Central High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▼ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Montgomery Central High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Schools reports $13,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Candor Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery County Early College | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Troy
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Central High
How many students attend Montgomery Central High?
Montgomery Central High has 846 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 893 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Central High is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery Central High?
65.4% of students at Montgomery Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Central High?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Central High is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Troy, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Central High?
Montgomery Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montgomery Central High rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Central High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Troy, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Schools?
Besides Montgomery Central High, Montgomery County Schools also operates East Middle (422 students), Candor Elementary (368 students), and West Middle (343 students). See the Montgomery County Schools district page for the complete list.