Top Rankings
Montgomery County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,442 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
4,442 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
270 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Graduation Rate
90%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.2%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
87%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,090 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,844 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$66 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,090
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,844
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Montgomery County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Maysville Road
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Children's Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428
Gr: 5-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 Indian Mound Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8752
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8752
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Mount Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6601 Indian Mound Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8730
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8730
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Mcnabb Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3570 Indian Mound Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Camargo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4307 Camargo Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8776
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8776
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Montgomery County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765
Gr: 9-12 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
The Sterling School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,442 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District is ranked #65 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County School District?
87% of Montgomery County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $14,844 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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