Top 5 Best Carter County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,613 students in Carter County, KY.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, KY are Carter City Elementary School, Olive Hill Elementary School and Prichard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carter County, KY public elementary schools have an score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 27% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Carter County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Grades

Students

Rank: #11.

Carter City Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
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13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121

Grades: PK-5

| 112 students

Rank: #22.

Olive Hill Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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825 E Tom T Hall Blvd
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385

Grades: PK-5

| 381 students

Rank: #33.

Prichard Elementary School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
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401 E Main St
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815

Grades: PK-5

| 573 students

Rank: #44.

Tygart Creek Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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19743 W Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110

Grades: PK-5

| 310 students

Rank: #55.

East Carter Middle School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
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1 Spirit Lane
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5156

Grades: 6-8

| 529 students

Rank: #66.

West Carter Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
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150 Warrior Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5354

Grades: 6-8

| 395 students

Rank: #77.

Heritage Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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4863 S State Hwy 1
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784

Grades: PK-5

| 313 students

Rank: #88.

Carter Virtual Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
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372 West Carter Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022

Grades: K-12

| n/a students

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carter County, KY

Carter County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Carter Elementary School (Closed 2014)

12594 St Hwy 2
Carter, KY 41128
(606) 474-6121

Grades: PK-5

| 157 students

Upper Tygart Elementary School (Closed 2014)

21039 West Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110

Grades: PK-5

| 264 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, KY?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, KY include Carter City Elementary School, Olive Hill Elementary School and Prichard Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Carter County, KY?

8 public elementary schools are located in Carter County, KY.

What is the racial composition of students in Carter County, KY?

Carter County, KY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Black).

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