Montgomery Central High vs Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery Central High
Troy · Public high · Grades 9–12
846 students
Star Elementary
Star · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Montgomery Central High Troy, North Carolina | Star Elementary Star, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 528 | #948 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16346 of 16,910 | #41545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 846 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Troy | Star |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 12.9).
- •Star Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.4).
- •Montgomery Central High is the larger school with 846 students compared with 272.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery Central High better than Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Star Elementary ranks higher (25.3 vs 12.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Montgomery Central High and Star Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Troy and Star in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery Central High: 846. Star Elementary: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery Central High and Star Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Montgomery Central High is 513th of 528 and Star Elementary is 948th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).