Top Rankings
Carter County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,078 students in Carter County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
4,078 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.46
# American Indian Students
6 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
13 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
3,904 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
96%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
169
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
308
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
273
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
312
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
295
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
284
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
320
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
305
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
262
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
304
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
319
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
338
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
308
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
281
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,739 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,688 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,739
$14,224
Spending / Student
$11,688
$13,964
Best Carter County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8249 E Us Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 474-5756
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
East Carter County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 Hitchins Rd
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5714
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5714
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
Rank: #44.
West Carter County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 West Carter Dr
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2481
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Olive Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
825 E Tom T Hall Blvd
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #66.
Prichard Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Main St
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #77.
Tygart Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19743 W Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #88.
East Carter Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Spirit Lane
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5156
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5156
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #99.
West Carter Middle School
(Math: 28% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4863 S State Hwy 1
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carter County School District?
Carter County School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,078 students.
What is the rank of Carter County School District?
Carter County School District is ranked #62 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
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 16:1, 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 $11,688 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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