- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Troy, NC
Montgomery County Early College
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery County Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370306003438
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery County Early College earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery County Early College has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery County Early College ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Troy, NC.
School address
District: Montgomery County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370306003438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Montgomery County Early College held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 370306003438 · Troy, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 28.2:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Central High (846 students)
Montgomery County Early College held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Montgomery County Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Cen
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
- This school 282
Montgomery County Early College
282 students
What this shows Montgomery County Early College reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery County Early College compares
Montgomery County Early College 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 78% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Montgomery County Early College 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 County Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Candor Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troy Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery County Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery County Early College
How many students attend Montgomery County Early College?
Montgomery County Early College has 282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery County Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery County Early College is 28.2:1, which is 78% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery County Early College?
47.1% of students at Montgomery County Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery County Early College?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery County Early College is White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Troy, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery County Early College?
Montgomery County Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 County Early College rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery County Early College ranks #1 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 County Early College, Montgomery County Schools also operates Montgomery Central High (846 students), East Middle (422 students), and Candor Elementary (368 students). See the Montgomery County Schools district page for the complete list.