Montgomery County Schools & Education
Montgomery County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,680
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#100
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Montgomery County
Measured School Summary
Montgomery County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,680 per pupil, Montgomery County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Montgomery County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #100 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,680
$1,214 below the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Montgomery County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Montgomery County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Montgomery County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#100
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Montgomery County
Elementary to high school visible
4,472 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Montgomery County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Montgomery County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Montgomery County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Growing System in Mount Sterling
Montgomery County supports a large student body of 4,472 across 9 public schools. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and four high school programs.
Unified Montgomery County Leadership
The Montgomery County district oversees 8 major campuses and all 4,472 local students. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus for all residents.
A Mix of Town and Rural Environments
The county features five town schools and four rural schools, with a larger average school size of 559 students. Montgomery County High School is a major regional hub with 1,279 students, while McNabb Middle also serves over 1,000 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Montgomery County
Reported Enrollment
4,472
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Montgomery County
9 Public Schools in Montgomery County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County High School | Profile | Montgomery County | Mt Sterling, 40353Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,279 |
| McNabb Middle School | Profile | Montgomery County | Mt Sterling, 40353Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 1,018 |
| Northview Elementary | Record | Montgomery County | Mount Sterling, 40353Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 622 |
| Camargo Elementary School | Record | Montgomery County | Mt Sterling, 40353Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 576 |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Record | Montgomery County | Mt Sterling, 40353Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 510 |
| Mount Sterling Elementary School | Record | Montgomery County | Mt Sterling, 40353Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 407 |
| The Sterling School | Record | Montgomery County | Mt Sterling, 40353Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 47 |
| Gateway Children's Services | Record | Montgomery County | Mt Sterling, 40353Town: Distant | 5–12 | Virtual | 13 |
| Montgomery County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Mount Sterling, 40353Town: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Montgomery County High School
Montgomery County
Mt Sterling, 40353 / Town: Distant
McNabb Middle School
Montgomery County
Mt Sterling, 40353 / Town: Distant
Northview Elementary
Montgomery County
Mount Sterling, 40353 / Rural: Fringe
Camargo Elementary School
Montgomery County
Mt Sterling, 40353 / Rural: Distant
Mapleton Elementary School
Montgomery County
Mt Sterling, 40353 / Rural: Fringe
Mount Sterling Elementary School
Montgomery County
Mt Sterling, 40353 / Rural: Fringe
The Sterling School
Montgomery County
Mt Sterling, 40353 / Town: Distant
Gateway Children's Services
Montgomery County
Mt Sterling, 40353 / Town: Distant
Montgomery County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Mount Sterling, 40353 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,680
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Montgomery County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Montgomery County, Kentucky?
Montgomery County supports a large student body of 4,472 across 9 public schools. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and four high school programs.
What are the major school districts in Montgomery County, Kentucky?
The Montgomery County district oversees 8 major campuses and all 4,472 local students. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus for all residents.
What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?
The county features five town schools and four rural schools, with a larger average school size of 559 students. Montgomery County High School is a major regional hub with 1,279 students, while McNabb Middle also serves over 1,000 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.