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8 schools in Montgomery County

Kentucky · 4,442 students · 1 city

Montgomery County, Kentucky operates 8 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 4,442 students (around 555 per campus).

7-year change in Montgomery County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,442
-316 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
-3 (-27%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 89%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Montgomery County High SchoolMount SterlingHigh09-121,345
McNabb Middle SchoolMount SterlingMiddle06-08928
Camargo Elementary SchoolMount SterlingElementaryPK-05597
Mapleton Elementary SchoolMount SterlingElementaryPK-05524
Northview ElementaryMount SterlingElementaryPK-05503
Mount Sterling Elementary SchoolMount SterlingElementaryPK-05464
The Sterling SchoolMount SterlingHigh06-1264
Gateway Children's ServicesMount SterlingHigh05-1217

About Montgomery County

Montgomery County maintains 8 public schools across Kentucky, collectively serveing roughly 4,442 students.

On the school-mix side, Montgomery County is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Montgomery County is about 555, meaningfully above the Kentucky average of roughly 467.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Montgomery County has shrank 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,758 students to 4,442. Montgomery County now counts 8 public schools, down from 11 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Montgomery County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County operates 8 public K-12 schools in Kentucky, serving approximately 4,442 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County High School is the largest public school in Montgomery County by enrollment, with approximately 1,345 students.
What grade levels does Montgomery County serve?
Montgomery County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 8 campuses.