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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONTGOMERY COUNTY·NCES 470303001985

Montgomery Central Middle

3941 Highway 48, Cunningham, TN 37052 · (931) 387-2575 · Montgomery County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL805 STUDENTS
Enrollment
805
Middle
DISTRICT 1,069 · STATE 554
Student : Teacher
,
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
276
Grade 7
263
Grade 8
266
Student demographics
White
70%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
9%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 16%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 21%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Two+
9%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
47%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
37.1%
TN avg 40.9% . +6.3pp since 2022
Math
36.8%
TN avg 39.3% . +2.5pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
805
+3 (+0%) vs 2017
% White
70%
was 80%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
11%
was 9%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Montgomery Central Middle

Montgomery Central Middle, a moderately sized middle-grades school in Cunningham, Tennessee, operated by Montgomery County, instructs 805 students, covering grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Tennessee's public schools average about 554 students each, so Montgomery Central Middle sits 45% bigger than that benchmark.

Montgomery County runs 46 schools in total, collectively educating 40,243 students. Montgomery Central Middle is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Montgomery Central Middle shows that 70% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school shows 11% Black, 9% Hispanic, 9% multiracial.

In the surrounding community, Montgomery County reports that median household earnings sit near $75,613, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Across Montgomery County's 46 public schools (combined enrollment of about 40,243 students), Montgomery Central Middle is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Montgomery Central High, around 0.1 miles off. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count held roughly steady: 802 students in 2018 compared to 805 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 80% to 70%.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Montgomery County at a glance

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Population
234,153
Census ACS
Median income
$75,613
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
46
40,243 students

Quick facts

School name
Montgomery Central Middle
District
Montgomery County
Address
3941 Highway 48, Cunningham, TN 37052
Phone
(931) 387-2575
County
Montgomery County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
805
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
470303001985
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Montgomery County
Other schools in Cunningham
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Montgomery Central Middle
What is the total enrollment at Montgomery Central Middle?
Montgomery Central Middle enrolls approximately 805 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Montgomery Central Middle serve?
Montgomery Central Middle serves grades 06-08.
How diverse is Montgomery Central Middle?
Montgomery Central Middle reports a student body of 70% White, 9% Hispanic, 11% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is Montgomery Central Middle public or private?
Montgomery Central Middle is a public K-12 school, overseen by Montgomery County.
What city is Montgomery Central Middle in?
Montgomery Central Middle is located in Cunningham, TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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