Montgomery County School District

700 Woodford Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Montgomery County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,379 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
4,379 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#74 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Montgomery County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montgomery County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montgomery County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Montgomery County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
285 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
73 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
3,874 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
88%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
158
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
323
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
323
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
314
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
296
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
303
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
309
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
344
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
357
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
334
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
379
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
322
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
317
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
297
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,445 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,062 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Montgomery County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$48 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Montgomery County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,445
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Montgomery County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,062
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Montgomery County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Montgomery County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mapleton Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
809 Indian Mound Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8752
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Northview Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1040 Maysville Road
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway Children's Services
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
37 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Montgomery County High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765
Grades: 9-12
| 1,282 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Sterling Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6601 Indian Mound Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Mcnabb Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3570 Indian Mound Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Grades: 6-8
| 1,030 students
Rank: #77.
Camargo Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4307 Camargo Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8776
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #88.
The Sterling School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,379 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District is ranked #72 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County School District?
88% of Montgomery County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Montgomery County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,062 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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