Best Mount Sterling Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,381 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 score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and 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 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Mount Sterling, KY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gateway Children's Services

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Top 30%

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37 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428

Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Rank: #22.

Montgomery County High School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
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Bottom 50%

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724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765

Gr: 9-12 | 1,306 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #33.

The Sterling School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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Bottom 50%

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724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761

Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: n/an/a

Montgomery County Area Technology Center

Vocational School

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682 Woodford St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103

Gr: 8-12

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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

Gr: 7-12

Montgomery County Central Alternative School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

212 N Maysville Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8750

Gr: 6-12 | 12 students

Montgomery County Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)

212 North Maysville St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8724

Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Montgomery County Intermediate School (Closed 2023)

29 North Maysville
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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).