- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Sterling, KY
Montgomery County High School
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210425001059
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery County High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Mount Sterling · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery County High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery County High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Mount Sterling, KY.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210425001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Montgomery County High School held near 1,306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 210425001059 · Mount Sterling, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,345 enr · 20.7:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcnabb Middle School (928 students)
Montgomery County High School held near 1,306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Montgomery County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montgomery County High School
1,345 students
- Mcnabb Middle
Mcnabb Middle School
928 students
- Camargo Elemen
Camargo Elementary School
597 students
- Mapleton Eleme 524
Mapleton Elementary School
524 students
- Northview Elem 503
Northview Elementary
503 students
- Mount Sterling 464
Mount Sterling Elementary School
464 students
What this shows Montgomery County High School reports 1,345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery County High School compares
Montgomery County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,345 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,345
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Montgomery County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcnabb Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camargo Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Sterling Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery County High School
How many students attend Montgomery County High School?
Montgomery County High School has 1,345 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Sterling, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,279 (2022-23) → 1,306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery County High School is 20.7:1, which is 36% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery County High School?
46.1% of students at Montgomery County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery County High School?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery County High School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Mount Sterling, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery County High School?
Montgomery County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montgomery County High School rank among public schools in Mount Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery County High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Mount Sterling, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Sterling on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Montgomery County High School, Montgomery County also operates Mcnabb Middle School (928 students), Camargo Elementary School (597 students), and Mapleton Elementary School (524 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.