Montgomery County Early College vs West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.6 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
West Middle
Mount Gilead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
343 students
| Measure | Montgomery County Early College Troy, North Carolina | West Middle Mount Gilead, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 528 | #363 of 469 |
| National rank | #6139 of 16,910 | #13646 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 28% |
| city | Troy | Mount Gilead |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery County Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 20.8).
- •Montgomery County Early College does better on math proficiency (95% vs 28%).
- •Montgomery County Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 35%).
- •Montgomery County Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.1%).
- •West Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 28.2).
- •West Middle is the larger school with 343 students compared with 282.
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 West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery County Early College ranks higher (58.7 vs 20.8 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 West Middle?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Troy and Mount Gilead in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery County Early College: 282. West Middle: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery County Early College and West Middle rank in North Carolina?
Montgomery County Early College is 132nd of 528 and West Middle is 363rd of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).