Carter High School vs. West High School
Should you attend Carter High School or West High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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:
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Attribute
Student Attention
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 794 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 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 1,509 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 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 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
794 students
1,509 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1347 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#628 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
207
391
Grade 10 Students
202
372
Grade 11 Students
212
378
Grade 12 Students
173
368
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
7%
21%
% White
81%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
