Montgomery Central High School

Montgomery Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3955 Highway 48,  Cunningham, TN
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System
3.8
3.3
1,026 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christy Houston
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
91%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
570
Verbal
640
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
60.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
43.3%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
255:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
76%
Black
9.7%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
5.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Austin Peay State University 304 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 146 Students
University of Tennessee at Martin 94 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 93 Students
Belmont University 65 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 52 Students
University of Kentucky 51 Students
Tennessee State University 45 Students
Vanderbilt University 44 Students
Western Kentucky University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 49 Students
Business 47 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Veterinary Sciences 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Education 16 Students
Criminology 14 Students
Chemistry 14 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 111 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/12/2024
Overall, this is an amazing high school. I've enjoyed my time there. There are so many opportunities to do internships, learn about agriculture, business and so much more.
3.0 Alum
11/3/2023
MCHS sucked. There was little focus on academics and most was directed to the AG program. Racism was very prevalent.
3.0 Senior
2/26/2020
Great teachers. Teachers are supportive of students. More opportunities for academically gifted students are needed.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
5.0 student
8/23/2023
Great school. Hardworking staff and students. Very good extracurricular programs specifically the band has seen major improvements over the past few years. Overall a good school.
4.0 student
8/17/2013
All around good school love the teachers. The lunches could be better and timing could be better. But I love it and love going
1.0 parent
10/13/2011
Once upon a time, this was the best school in the area. We spent a lot of money buying land in the area in order for our children to go to this school. It offered incredible programs including a marksmanship program that our son was particularly interested in. HOWEVER, shortly after we bought our ho...

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Montgomery Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cunningham, TN and is served by the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,026 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Montgomery Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montgomery Central Middle School, Montgomery Central Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Cunningham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Montgomery Central High School.

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