For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 439 students in Olive Hill, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Olive Hill, KY are West Carter Middle School and Carter Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olive Hill, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Olive Hill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Olive Hill, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Olive Hill, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21039 West Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Olive Hill, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Olive Hill, KY include West Carter Middle School and Carter Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Olive Hill?
2 public middle schools are located in Olive Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Olive Hill?
Olive Hill public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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