Public schools in Mount Sterling, KY
8 open public schools with an address in Mount Sterling, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,442
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Mount Sterling public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Mount Sterling, KY: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,442 students, an average of 555 per school. The largest campus is Montgomery County High School (1,345 students), and the largest elementary school is Camargo Elementary School (597).
Every listed school belongs to Montgomery County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Mount Sterling
Elementary schools in Mount Sterling
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camargo Elementary School Montgomery County | PK–05 | 597 | 15.1:1 | |
| Mapleton Elementary School Montgomery County | PK–05 | 524 | 15.2:1 | |
| Mount Sterling Elementary School Montgomery County | PK–05 | 464 | 15.2:1 | |
| Northview Elementary Montgomery County | PK–05 | 503 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Mount Sterling
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNabb Middle School Montgomery County | 06–08 | 928 | 16.7:1 |
High schools in Mount Sterling
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Children's Services Montgomery County · Alternative School | 05–12 | 17 | 13.6:1 | |
| Montgomery County High School Montgomery County | 09–12 | 1,345 | 18.9:1 | |
| The Sterling School Montgomery County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 64 | 17.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.4%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Mount Sterling schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,442 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mount Sterling
How many public schools are in Mount Sterling, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Mount Sterling: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 4,442 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mount Sterling?
All listed public schools with an address in Mount Sterling belong to Montgomery County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Mount Sterling?
Montgomery County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mount Sterling, with 1,345 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mount Sterling?
No school with an address in Mount Sterling is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mount Sterling schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mount Sterling public schools is 15.6:1, similar to the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mount Sterling guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities