For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,701 students in Montgomery County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, NC are East Middle School, Star Elementary School and Green Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
East Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Merlin's Maze
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S Main Street
Star, NC 27356
(910) 428-4333
Star, NC 27356
(910) 428-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Mccaskill Rd
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Mount Gilead Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Street
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-5411
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-5411
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
West Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Nc Hwy 109s
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 572-9378
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 572-9378
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Candor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
414 S Main
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 974-4582
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 974-4582
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Page Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
897 Page Street
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-1307
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-1307
Gr: 3-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Montgomery Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Main
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 572-1161
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 572-1161
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Tillery Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Academy Street
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 828-4143
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 828-4143
Gr: K-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Russell St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Gr: PK-2 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eckerd - Candor (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
500 East Ku Sumee Rd
Candor, NC 27229
(919) 807-3300
Candor, NC 27229
(919) 807-3300
Gr: 5-12
147 Warrior Drive
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-6191
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-6191
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, NC include East Middle School, Star Elementary School and Green Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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