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West Montgomery High School (Closed 2023)

147 Warrior Drive
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West Montgomery High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(18-19)
35-39%
42%
(18-19)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
3%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)
13%
18%
Black
(19-20)
27%
25%
White
(19-20)
54%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
3%
5%
n/a
(19-20)
90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
46%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Montgomery High School?
The graduation rate of West Montgomery High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Montgomery High School?
423 students attend West Montgomery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of West Montgomery High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West Montgomery High School offer ?
West Montgomery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Montgomery High School part of?
West Montgomery High School is part of Montgomery County Schools School District.

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