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#1355 of 2,648 schools in NC
Montgomery Learning Academy
High School · Montgomery County Schools · Troy, NC
A Montgomery County Schools high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 S Main, Troy, NC 27371
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 6% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montgomery Learning Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montgomery Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,943/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,392
Median home value
$157,300
Median rent
$584/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27371; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 889 | Compare → |
| Long Hill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.3 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Wescare Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montgomery Learning Academy is listed in Montgomery County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montgomery Learning Academy
Montgomery Learning Academy is a public high school in Troy, NC, part of Montgomery County Schools, serving approximately 59 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,355 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montgomery Learning Academy
What grades does Montgomery Learning Academy serve?
Montgomery Learning Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Montgomery Learning Academy?
Montgomery Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Learning Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montgomery Learning Academy rank in NC?
Montgomery Learning Academy ranks #1,355 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Montgomery Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Montgomery Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Montgomery Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery Learning Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Montgomery Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Montgomery Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montgomery Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Montgomery Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montgomery Learning Academy?
94.9% of students at Montgomery Learning Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (910) 572-1161
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27371)
- 7,842
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27371; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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