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Montgomery County

Kentucky · Public School District
8
Schools
4,472
Students
$12,862
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
55.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
95.6%
Graduation Rate
+9.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Montgomery County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 4,472 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,862 is below the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Camargo Elementary SchoolPK–05576
Mapleton Elementary SchoolPK–05510
Mount Sterling Elementary SchoolPK–05407
Northview ElementaryPK–05622
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
McNabb Middle School06–081,018
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gateway Children's Services05–1213
Montgomery County High School09–121,279
The Sterling School06–1247
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,862-10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
22%
State
56.2%
Local (property tax)
21.5%
Federal
22.3%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
4,472
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.6%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.6% graduation rate — 9.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,472 students.
What is the graduation rate for Montgomery County?
The graduation rate is 95.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Montgomery County spend per student?
Montgomery County spends $12,862 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Montgomery County?
55% of students in Montgomery County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Montgomery County?
No, Montgomery County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Montgomery County serve?
Montgomery County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Montgomery County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Montgomery County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.