Enrollment
1,345
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210425001059
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montgomery County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montgomery County High School
Montgomery County High School is a large high school in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, enrolling 1,345 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Kentucky schools and 36% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,345 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 325 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,345 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Montgomery County also operates Mcnabb Middle School (928 students) and Camargo Elementary School (597 students) alongside Montgomery County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Montgomery County High School compares
Montgomery County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Montgomery County High School.
$11,489
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.2%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,345 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Montgomery County High School a good school?
Montgomery County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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