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#1389 of 1,786 schools in TN
Montgomery Central High
High School · Montgomery County · Cunningham, TN
A Montgomery County high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3955 Highway 48, Cunningham, TN 37052
- Math 30% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montgomery Central High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Montgomery Central High 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average252/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,311
Median home value
$198,100
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
95.8%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Montgomery County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,576 | Compare → |
| Cmcss Adult High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 147 | Compare → |
| Middle College @ Austin Peay State UniversityEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 11–12 | Not available | 108 | Compare → |
| Northwest HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,432 | 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.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #29 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,645NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montgomery Central High is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montgomery Central High
Montgomery Central High is a public high school in Cunningham, TN, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 1,026 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,389 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montgomery Central High
What grades does Montgomery Central High serve?
Montgomery Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Montgomery Central High?
Montgomery Central High has an enrollment of approximately 1,026 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Central High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montgomery Central High rank in TN?
Montgomery Central High ranks #1,389 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Montgomery Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Montgomery Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Central High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery Central High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Montgomery Central High a charter school?
No, Montgomery Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montgomery Central High a Title I school?
No, Montgomery Central High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (931) 387-3201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37052)
- 1,971
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 37052; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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