For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,426 students in Mount Sterling, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Sterling, KY are Gateway Children's Services, Montgomery County High School and The Sterling School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Sterling, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Mount Sterling have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Mount Sterling, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montgomery County High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Sterling, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
682 Woodford St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103
Gr: 8-12
Mount Sterling, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillcrest Hall Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
209 Davis Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-6574
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-6574
Gr: 7-12
Montgomery County Central Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
212 N Maysville Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8750
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8750
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
212 North Maysville St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8724
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8724
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
29 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Gr: 5-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mount Sterling, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Sterling, KY include Gateway Children's Services, Montgomery County High School and The Sterling School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Sterling?
4 public high schools are located in Mount Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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