Top 10 Best Carter County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,835 students in Carter County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 114 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Carter County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Best Carter County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carter City Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Olive Hill Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
825 E Tom T Hall Blvd
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Prichard Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 E Main St
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
East Carter County High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 Hitchins Rd
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5714
Grades: 9-12
| 708 students
Rank: #55.
West Carter Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Warrior Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5354
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #66.
West Carter County High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
365 West Carter Dr
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Heritage Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4863 S State Hwy 1
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tygart Creek Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19743 W Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #99.
East Carter Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Spirit Lane
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5156
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carter County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
15 Grahn Rd.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carter Virtual Academy
Alternative School
372 West Carter Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carter County, KY

Carter County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12594 St Hwy 2
Carter, KY 41128
(606) 474-6121
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
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 schools in Carter County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Carter County, KY include Carter City Elementary School, Olive Hill Elementary School and Prichard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carter County, KY?
11 public schools are located in Carter County, KY.
What percentage of students in Carter County, KY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Carter County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County, KY?
Carter County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).

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