High Schools in Montgomery County

Summary:

The Montgomery County school district in Kentucky is home to three high schools: Montgomery County High School, The Sterling School, and Gateway Children's Services. These schools vary significantly in size, academic performance, and student demographics.

Montgomery County High School stands out as the largest and highest-performing school in the district, with a 93.5% graduation rate and test scores that meet or exceed county and state averages. In contrast, The Sterling School struggles academically, with only 10% of students proficient in English and Reading, and 0% proficient in Math on the ACT. This smaller school also serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families, with 88.14% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The smallest school, Gateway Children's Services, lacks comprehensive performance data, making it difficult to assess its academic standing.

The disparities in academic performance and student demographics among these high schools in Montgomery County suggest that factors such as school size, resource allocation, and socioeconomic status may play a significant role in shaping educational outcomes. While Montgomery County High School appears to be a strong performer, the challenges faced by The Sterling School and Gateway Children's Services highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.

District Detail

3400 Indian Mound Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353

(859) 497-8760

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,442

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)	KSA Reading (2025)	KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Montgomery County High School	Public	9-12	724 Woodford Drive	Mount Sterling	40353	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	No	(859) 497-8765	1,345	71	18.9	51.4%	1,164 (86.5%)	24 (1.8%)	106 (7.9%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (3.0%)	50.9	120^th of 254 public high schools	52.8%		63.7	90^th of 290 public high schools	69.0%	30	38.0	49.0	26.0	38.0	38.0	43.0	$13,893	$961	$822	$1,783	$7,408	$3,039	$10,464
Gateway Children's Services	Public	5-12	37 North Maysville	Mount Sterling	40353	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	No	(859) 497-6428	17	1	13.6	17.6%	13 (76.5%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)								(n/a)
The Sterling School	Public	6-12	724 Woodford Drive	Mount Sterling	40353	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	No	(859) 497-8761	64	4	17.0	82.8%	59 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kentucky Technical System	4.41 mi	53
Powell County	9.4 mi	6	145^th
Bath County	11.54 mi	5	99^th
Menifee County	13.5 mi	4	150^th
Clark County	15.24 mi	11	127^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.