Montgomery County Early College

Summary:

Montgomery County Early College is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Troy, North Carolina, part of the Montgomery County Schools district. Despite the district's overall ranking of 194 out of 242 in the state, this exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 30 high schools in North Carolina and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montgomery County Early College stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages on End-of-Course exams, often exceeding 90% proficiency. The school's focus on college preparation is evident in its high rankings for gifted and talented students, and its early college model allows students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate's degree or up to two years of college credit. Notably, the school's strong performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including female, African American, Hispanic, and low-income students.

In comparison to nearby schools, Montgomery County Early College shines. While the nearby Montgomery Learning Academy struggles with low proficiency rates, Montgomery County Early College's performance is often double or triple that of the nearby Montgomery Central High, despite having a similar student-teacher ratio and spending less per student than some of the lower-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1011 Page St
       Troy, NC  27371


(910) 898-9690

District: Montgomery County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,152 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  27.2 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.6%
Hispanic:
36.4%
African American:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montgomery County Early College ranks better than 97% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Montgomery County Early College is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.6%), Hispanic (36.4%), African American (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montgomery County Early College is 27.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montgomery County Early College is $8,152.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montgomery County Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Early College 19th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Montgomery County Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Montgomery County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Schools 194th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery County Early College

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Rank History for all students at Montgomery County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.22 29th 594 95.1%
2022 95.07 28th 621 95.5%
2023 95.97 11th 626 98.2%
2024 95.61 19th 640 97.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.28 23rd 544 95.8%
2023 97.98 13th 597 97.8%
2024 98.12 12th 613 98.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Montgomery County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.56 28th 594 95.3%
2023 94.42 24th 588 95.9%
2024 96.18 7th 602 98.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Montgomery County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.67 12th 398 97.0%
2023 81.24 32nd 403 92.1%
2024 78.40 48th 403 88.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Montgomery County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.98 27th 585 95.4%
2023 96.93 6th 602 99.0%
2024 94.47 44th 607 92.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Montgomery County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.18 20th 430 95.3%
2024 98.91 11th 437 97.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montgomery County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.97 21st 436 95.2%
2023 98.30 12th 449 97.3%
2024 97.19 23rd 454 94.9%
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Rank History for White students at Montgomery County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.44 19th 534 96.4%
2023 93.28 31st 537 94.2%
2024 94.95 6th 553 98.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Montgomery County Early College Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Montgomery County Early College

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 56 22 4 42 0 0 1 0 125
2019 88 28 9 53 0 0 3 0 181
2020 112 34 13 77 0 0 5 0 241
2021 125 37 14 79 0 0 8 0 263
2022 127 36 13 86 0 0 9 0 271
2023 116 35 11 99 0 0 11 0 272

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montgomery County Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 125 6.0 20.8 50.4
2019 181 7.8 22.9 47
2020 241 13.9 17.2 46.1
2021 263 11.0 23.9 45.6
2022 271 10.0 27.1 45.8
2023 272 10.0 27.2 56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montgomery County Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 125 6.0 20.8 50.4
2019 181 7.8 22.9 47
2020 241 13.9 17.2 46.1
2021 263 11.0 23.9 45.6
2022 271 10.0 27.1 45.8
2023 272 10.0 27.2 56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montgomery County Early College

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $202 (2.5%) $7,950 (97.5%) $8,152

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery County Early College

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Montgomery County Early College)84.795.6
 10.9%
   End of Course Biology (Montgomery County Schools)50.256.8
 6.6%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Montgomery County Early College)92.993.9
 1%
   End of Course English II (Montgomery County Schools)51.948
 3.9%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Montgomery County Early College)98.496.2
 2.2%
   End of Course Math I (Montgomery County Schools)51.231.9
 19.3%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Montgomery County Early College)82.1100
 17.9%
   End of Course Math III (Montgomery County Schools)41.135.9
 5.2%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students181272
 50.3%
African American2835
 25%
American Indian00
Asian911
 22.2%
Hispanic5399
 86.8%
Pacific Islander00
White88116
 31.8%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%56.6%
 9.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery County Early College

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Montgomery County Early College.

Students at Montgomery County Early College are 43% White, 36% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Yes! Montgomery County Early College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 640 North Carolina high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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