Best Schools in Carter County, KY
Carter County, KY has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,264 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Carter County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carter County, KY
The top high schools in Carter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carter County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 729 Students
2. West Carter County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carter County, KY
The top middle schools in Carter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
2. East Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carter County, KY
The top elementary schools in Carter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carter City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
2. Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
3. Prichard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
4. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
5. Olive Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
6. Tygart Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carter County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carter County, KY has a total population of 26,627 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carter County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carter County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carter County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carter County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carter County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carter County, KY
How many schools are in Carter County, KY?
Carter County, KY has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,264 students in total.
How do schools in Carter County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Carter County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Carter County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carter County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Carter County
2 places in Carter County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Grayson (5)
- Olive Hill (5)
School districts (1)
- Carter County (11 schools)