For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,067 students in Mount Sterling, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mount Sterling, KY are Gateway Children's Services, The Sterling School and Mcnabb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Sterling, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mount Sterling have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mount Sterling, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gateway Children's Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428
Grades: 5-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Sterling School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Mcnabb Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3570 Indian Mound Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Grades: 6-8
| 992 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
682 Woodford St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-1103
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Mount Sterling, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hillcrest Hall Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
209 Davis Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-6574
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-6574
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Montgomery County Central Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
212 N Maysville Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8750
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8750
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
212 North Maysville St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8724
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8724
Grades: PK
| 149 students
29 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Grades: 5-6
| 737 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mount Sterling, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mount Sterling, KY include Gateway Children's Services, The Sterling School and Mcnabb Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mount Sterling?
4 public middle schools are located in Mount Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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