For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,980 students in Carter County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Carter County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
3,980 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carter County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)98%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
96%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,054 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 72% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,895 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$55 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,054
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,895
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Carter County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
East Carter County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Hitchins Rd
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5714
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5714
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
West Carter County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 West Carter Dr
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2481
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2481
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Olive Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 E Tom T Hall Blvd
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Tygart Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19743 W Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Prichard Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Main St
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
West Carter Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Warrior Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5354
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5354
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
East Carter Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Spirit Lane
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5156
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5156
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4863 S State Hwy 1
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
Carter Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
372 West Carter Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Carter County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
15 Grahn Rd.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carter County School District?
Carter County School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,980 students.
What is the rank of Carter County School District?
Carter County School District is ranked #72 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County School District?
96% of Carter County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carter County School District?
Carter County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Carter County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,895 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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