Biscoe’s public schools score below 53% of North Carolina districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Biscoe’s districts is 38%, below the North Carolina average (51%). The grade covers the public school district serving Biscoe, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Biscoe’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 267 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Biscoe’s, its schools beat 60%, higher than their 47% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 38% in math, against 50% and 51% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,286 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Tillery Charter Academy is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Biscoe’s grade
B−: better than 47% of North Carolina school districts. Graduation is above the North Carolina average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Biscoe, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Biscoe · depends on your address
East Middle
Grades 6–8 · 422 students · 15:1 students per teacher
West Middle
Grades 6–8 · 343 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Mount Gilead
7th grade in Biscoe · depends on your address
East Middle
Grades 6–8 · 422 students · 15:1 students per teacher
West Middle
Grades 6–8 · 343 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Mount Gilead
8th grade in Biscoe · depends on your address
East Middle
Grades 6–8 · 422 students · 15:1 students per teacher
West Middle
Grades 6–8 · 343 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Mount Gilead
9th grade in Biscoe · depends on your address
Montgomery Central High
Grades 9–12 · 846 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Troy
Montgomery County Early College
Grades 9–12 · 282 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Troy
10th grade in Biscoe · depends on your address
Montgomery Central High
Grades 9–12 · 846 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Troy
Montgomery County Early College
Grades 9–12 · 282 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Troy
Biscoe’s public schools are run by Montgomery County Schools, which also serves Candor, Mount Gilead, Star and Troy. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Biscoe vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share Biscoe’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Biscoe | B− | Montgomery County Schools |
Every school in Biscoe
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Biscoe’s schools
Are Biscoe’s schools good?
On North Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Biscoe children attend score below 53% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 60%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Biscoe in?
Montgomery County Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,587 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do Biscoe kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Montgomery Central High and Montgomery County Early College.
What is Biscoe’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Montgomery County Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does Biscoe spend per student?
$14,286 in Montgomery County Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Biscoe families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Biscoe → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.