Montgomery County High School vs Mount Sterling Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery County High School
Mount Sterling · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students
Mount Sterling Elementary School
Mount Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
| Measure | Montgomery County High School Mount Sterling, Kentucky | Mount Sterling Elementary School Mount Sterling, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 214 | #300 of 707 |
| National rank | #9765 of 16,910 | #21396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,345 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 1,345 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Mount Sterling | Mount Sterling |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Sterling Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 44.7).
- •Mount Sterling Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Mount Sterling Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Montgomery County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 64.9%).
- •Mount Sterling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.9).
- •Montgomery County High School is the larger school with 1,345 students compared with 464.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery County High School better than Mount Sterling Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Sterling Elementary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 44.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Montgomery County High School and Mount Sterling Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Sterling and Mount Sterling in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery County High School: 1,345. Mount Sterling Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery County High School and Mount Sterling Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Montgomery County High School is 69th of 214 and Mount Sterling Elementary School is 300th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).