At a glance
Reported students
1,048
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee high enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 414 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
900
Montgomery Central High School: 1,048 reported students.
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
- 1,074
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about Montgomery Central High School
Montgomery Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cunningham. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools. NCES reports 1,048 students for 2024–25.
Among 414 high schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73%) and Black (11%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Montgomery Central High School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White73%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black11%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial6.2%
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
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses 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 Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kenwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,238 reported students
Kirkwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,293 reported students
Northeast High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,335 reported students
Northwest High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,441 reported students
Rossview High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,529 reported students
Clarksville High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,530 reported students
Public schools near Montgomery Central High School
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 Elementary School Elementary · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | PK–05 | 518 | 0.1 mi |
| Montgomery Central Middle School Middle · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | 06–08 | 805 | 0.1 mi |
| Cumberland Heights Elementary School Elementary · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | PK–05 | 604 | 4.9 mi |
| CMCSS Adult High School High · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | 09–12 | 99 | 8.7 mi |
| Middle College @ Austin Peay State University High · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | 11–12 | 105 | 9.6 mi |
| Clarksville High School High · Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools | 09–12 | 1,530 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Central High School
What grades does Montgomery Central High School serve?
Montgomery Central High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools.
How many students attend Montgomery Central High School?
Montgomery Central High School reported 1,048 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 414 Tennessee high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,074 students.
Is Montgomery Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Montgomery Central High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Montgomery Central High School in?
Montgomery Central High School is part of Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools, based in Clarksville, TN, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Montgomery Central High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Montgomery Central Elementary School (0.1 mi), Montgomery Central Middle School (0.1 mi), Cumberland Heights Elementary School (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.