For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,009 students in Mount Sterling, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Sterling, KY are Gateway Children's Services, Mcnabb Middle School and The Sterling 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 32% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mount Sterling have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mount Sterling, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 5-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Mcnabb Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3570 Indian Mound Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
The Sterling School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 Woodford Drive
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 8-12
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, Mcnabb Middle School and The Sterling 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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