Pinehurst Today

There were 3,470 students enrolled in Montgomery County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.4% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Montgomery County Schools roughly covers 11 schools within Montgomery County and has a main office in Troy.

Among the 11 schools in Montgomery County Schools, Montgomery Central High School recorded the highest enrollment of 862 students in the 2023-24 school year.

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	Total Enrollment
Montgomery Central High School	862
East Middle School	414
West Middle School	335
Candor Elementary School	322
Montgomery County Early College	284
Troy Elementary School	253
Green Ridge Elementary School	252
Star Elementary School	252
Page Street Elementary School	235
Mount Gilead Elementary School	191
Montgomery Learning Academy	70