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Montgomery County

Kentucky · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 4,472 students, in a county of 28,395 residents.

Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
4,472
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,396
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.5%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Montgomery County
4,472 students · 2 districts in Montgomery County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Montgomery County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.2% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Montgomery County High SchoolMount SterlingHigh09-121,279·
McNabb Middle SchoolMount SterlingMiddle06-081,018·
Northview ElementaryMount SterlingElementaryPK-05622·
Camargo Elementary SchoolMount SterlingElementaryPK-05576·
Mapleton Elementary SchoolMount SterlingElementaryPK-05510·
Mount Sterling Elementary SchoolMount SterlingElementaryPK-05407·
The Sterling SchoolMount SterlingHigh06-1247·
Gateway Children's ServicesMount SterlingHigh05-1213·
Montgomery County Area Technology CenterMt SterlingHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County, Kentucky has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,472 students.
How many high schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County, Kentucky has 4 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County is the largest school district in Montgomery County, serving approximately 4,472 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has roughly 28,395 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Montgomery County?
Median household income in Montgomery County is $56,396, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Montgomery County?
Approximately 20.9% of adults 25 and older in Montgomery County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Montgomery County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.5% of students in Montgomery County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Montgomery County schools?
Across Montgomery County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Montgomery County?
Montgomery County residents are approximately 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Montgomery County is owner-occupied?
Montgomery County has about 12,231 housing units, of which roughly 68.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data