There were 3,681 students enrolled in Montgomery County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 10.3% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Montgomery Central High School registered the highest enrollment among Montgomery County’s 12 schools in the 2023-24 school year, welcoming 862 students.
North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.
If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.
| School name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central High School | 878 | 862 | -1.8% |
| East Middle School | 441 | 414 | -6.1% |
| West Middle School | – | 335 | – |
| Candor Elementary School | 329 | 322 | -2.1% |
| Montgomery County Early College | 271 | 284 | 4.8% |
| Troy Elementary School | 253 | 253 | 0% |
| Green Ridge Elementary School | 259 | 252 | -2.7% |
| Star Elementary School | 257 | 252 | -1.9% |
| Page Street Elementary School | 228 | 235 | 3.1% |
| Tillery Charter Academy | 159 | 211 | 32.7% |
| Mount Gilead Elementary School | 190 | 191 | 0.5% |
| Montgomery Learning Academy | 71 | 70 | -1.4% |
