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#695 of 1,284 schools in KY
The Sterling School
High School · Montgomery County · Mt. Sterling, KY
A Montgomery County high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
724 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Sterling School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
Based on 16 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Sterling School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average382/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,981
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$794/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,306 | Compare → |
| Gateway Children's ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 0.9 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,347NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Sterling School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Sterling School
The Sterling School is a public high school in Mt. Sterling, KY, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 59 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Sterling School
What grades does The Sterling School serve?
The Sterling School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Sterling School?
The Sterling School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Sterling School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Sterling School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Sterling School rank in KY?
The Sterling School ranks #695 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is The Sterling School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Sterling School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at The Sterling School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Sterling School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is The Sterling School a charter school?
No, The Sterling School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Sterling School a Title I school?
No, The Sterling School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Sterling School?
88.1% of students at The Sterling School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (859) 497-8761
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 40353)
- 22,534
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40353; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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