For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,170 students in 27371, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27371, NC are Montgomery County Early College, Montgomery Central High School and Montgomery Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27371 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27371, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27371 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montgomery Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27371, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery County Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1011 Page St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-9690
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-9690
Gr: 9-13 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Central High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
770 Timberwolf Drive
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 556-5500
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 556-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
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 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27371, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27371, NC include Montgomery County Early College, Montgomery Central High School and Montgomery Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27371?
3 public high schools are located in 27371.
What is the racial composition of students in 27371?
27371 public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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