At a glance
Reported students
282
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
28.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
282
Montgomery County Early College: 282 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
28.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 271
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.8:1
What the reported data says about Montgomery County Early College
Montgomery County Early College is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in Troy. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Montgomery County Schools. NCES reports 282 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.2:1, above the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 1.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Montgomery County Early College
- 1How do the reported 28.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 1.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.4%
- Hispanic37.6%
- Black15.6%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Montgomery County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Montgomery Learning Academy
High · Grades 06–12
54 reported students
Montgomery Central High
High · Grades 09–12
846 reported students
Troy Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
291 reported students
Star Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Green Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
271 reported students
Page Street Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
248 reported students
Public schools near Montgomery County Early College
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central High High · Montgomery County Schools | 09–12 | 846 | 0.2 mi |
| Page Street Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Schools | 03–05 | 248 | 0.3 mi |
| Troy Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Schools | PK–02 | 291 | 1.2 mi |
| Montgomery Learning Academy High · Montgomery County Schools | 06–12 | 54 | 1.6 mi |
| Green Ridge Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Schools | PK–05 | 271 | 5.2 mi |
| Star Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Schools | PK–05 | 272 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery County Early College
What grades does Montgomery County Early College serve?
Montgomery County Early College reports grades 09–13 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Montgomery County Schools.
How many students attend Montgomery County Early College?
Montgomery County Early College reported 282 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 271 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Montgomery County Early College?
The calculated ratio is 28.2:1, based on 282 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Montgomery County Early College a public, charter, or magnet school?
Montgomery County Early College is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Montgomery County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Montgomery County Early College students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Montgomery County Early College in?
Montgomery County Early College is part of Montgomery County Schools, based in Troy, NC, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Montgomery County Early College?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Montgomery Central High (0.2 mi), Page Street Elementary (0.3 mi), Troy Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.