Montgomery County High School vs Owensboro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 280 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
Owensboro High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students
| Measure | Montgomery County High School Mount Sterling, Kentucky | Owensboro High School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 214 | #130 of 214 |
| National rank | #9765 of 16,910 | #11672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,345 | 1,342 |
| Enrollment | 1,345 | 1,342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| city | Mount Sterling | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 37.2).
- •Montgomery County High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Montgomery County High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Montgomery County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 62.5%).
- •Owensboro High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.9).
- •Montgomery County High School is the larger school with 1,345 students compared with 1,342.
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 Owensboro High School?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery County High School ranks higher (44.7 vs 37.2 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 Owensboro High School?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Mount Sterling and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery County High School: 1,345. Owensboro High School: 1,342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery County High School and Owensboro High School rank in Kentucky?
Montgomery County High School is 69th of 214 and Owensboro High School is 130th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).