Carter High School vs. West High School
Should I attend Carter High School or West High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 769 students in grades 9-12, Carter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 1,525 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
769 students
1,525 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1044 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1216 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
209
427
Grade 10 Students
207
404
Grade 11 Students
178
339
Grade 12 Students
175
355
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
7%
20%
% White
85%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%