East Montgomery High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
504 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)55%
18%
Black
(19-20)13%
25%
White
(19-20)29%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
5%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
61%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Montgomery High School?
The graduation rate of East Montgomery High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Montgomery High School?
504 students attend East Montgomery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of East Montgomery High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does East Montgomery High School offer ?
East Montgomery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Montgomery High School part of?
East Montgomery High School is part of Montgomery County Schools School District.
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