Summary:
The city of Troy, North Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with varying levels of academic performance and economic disadvantage.
The standout school in the data set is Montgomery County Early College, a high school that consistently ranks among the top 5% of high schools in North Carolina. This school boasts exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, Montgomery Learning Academy appears to be the weakest performing school, ranking in the bottom 1% of high schools in the state and struggling with very low proficiency rates.
The data reveals an interesting inverse relationship between per-student spending and school performance. Montgomery Learning Academy, the lowest-performing school, receives the highest per-student funding, while Montgomery County Early College, the top performer, receives the lowest per-student funding. This suggests that factors beyond just school resources, such as student demographics and community characteristics, may play a significant role in shaping academic outcomes across the Montgomery County Schools district.
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