For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,339 students in Montgomery County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KY are Gateway Children's Services, The Sterling School and Montgomery County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Montgomery County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montgomery County High School, with 92% 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 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gateway Children's Services
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Sterling School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
682 Woodford St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
212 North Maysville St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8724
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8724
Grades: PK
| 149 students
29 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Grades: 5-6
| 737 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, KY include Gateway Children's Services, The Sterling School and Montgomery County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
4 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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