Montgomery County Early College vs Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery County Early College
Troy · Public high · Grades 9–13
282 students
Star Elementary
Star · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Montgomery County Early College Troy, North Carolina | Star Elementary Star, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 528 | #948 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6139 of 16,910 | #41545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 282 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 28.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 27% |
| city | Troy | Star |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery County Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 25.3).
- •Montgomery County Early College does better on math proficiency (95% vs 27%).
- •Montgomery County Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 42%).
- •Montgomery County Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 98.9%).
- •Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 28.2).
- •Montgomery County Early College is the larger school with 282 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 County Early College better than Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery County Early College ranks higher (58.7 vs 25.3 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 County Early College and Star Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Troy and Star in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery County Early College: 282. Star Elementary: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery County Early College and Star Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Montgomery County Early College is 132nd of 528 and Star Elementary is 948th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).