MONTGOMERY COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE

Montgomery County Early College is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Montgomery County Schools school district, located in Troy, NC with about 125 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 10th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Montgomery County Early College has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Montgomery County Early College (MCEC), located in Troy, North Carolina, is an innovative public high school that operates in partnership with Montgomery Community College. Designed for students who are eager to accelerate their academic journey, the school offers a unique "dual-enrollment" model. This structure allows students to pursue their high school diploma while simultaneously earning college credits—or even a two-year associate degree—at little to no cost to their families. By bridging the gap between secondary and post-secondary education, MCEC provides a supportive environment that fosters college readiness and career preparation long before traditional graduation timelines.

The school is defined by its small, personalized learning environment, which emphasizes critical thinking, professional development, and community engagement. Because the campus is integrated with the community college, students benefit from a more mature academic setting, small class sizes, and direct access to higher education resources. MCEC is specifically geared toward students who may be first-generation college-bound or those seeking a non-traditional, rigorous academic path that emphasizes time-management and self-discipline, ultimately helping them gain a significant head start on their future professional or university pursuits.

For more information, contact Montgomery County Early College at (910) 898-8690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.