Montgomery Central High School

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Montgomery Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3955 Highway 48,  Cunningham, TN
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System
3.8
3.3
1,048 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christy Houston
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
91%

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
3.51
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
550
Verbal
630
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
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
50%
Female
50%
White
73%
Black
11%
Hispanic
8.8%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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 154 Students
University of Tennessee at Martin 98 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 92 Students
Belmont University 68 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 59 Students
University of Kentucky 57 Students
Vanderbilt University 45 Students
Tennessee Technological University 43 Students
Western Kentucky University 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 56 Students
Business 50 Students
Nursing 46 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Veterinary Sciences 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Education 17 Students
Criminology 15 Students
Chemistry 14 Students
Small Business Management 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 105 Reviews
5.0 Junior
5/22/2026
The school from the start of freshman year has been amazing and has truly built me into the person I am today because of the support from the teachers who will always back a dream alongside everyone else who ensures the school is something I wouldn't want another way.
4.0 Senior
12/14/2025
My experience with Montgomery Central High School has been good overall. The staff and teachers do their jobs pretty well amd the school has a pretty unique design.
4.0 Senior
10/10/2025
Senior math teacher and Spanish 2 teacher sucks. very rude and tells students they wont make it in life
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 1,048 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% 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 3.51, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 24. 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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