Schools in Carter County, Kentucky (2025)
10 schools · 3,933 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 392.
Carter County, in Kentucky, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,933 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high; by sector 10 public.
The median Enrollment across Carter County's schools is 392, below the Kentucky median of 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Carter City Elementary School (73.6, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Star Elementary School (71.8, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Tygart Creek Elementary School (62.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are East Carter County High School (678 students), Prichard Elementary School (612 students), West Carter County High School (506 students).
Schools are spread across 3 citys, with the most in Grayson (5), Olive Hill (4), Rush (1).
Ranked schools in Carter County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kentucky.
- 174Carter City Elementary SchoolGrayson · Public Elementary74.5% Math proficiency · 117 students
- 272Star Elementary SchoolRush · Public Elementary64.5% Math proficiency · 124 students
- 362Tygart Creek Elementary SchoolOlive Hill · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 318 students
- 462Heritage Elementary SchoolGrayson · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 336 students
- 559East Carter Middle SchoolGrayson · Public Middle59% Math proficiency · 490 students
- 658Olive Hill Elementary SchoolOlive Hill · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 360 students
- 755Prichard Elementary SchoolGrayson · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 612 students
- 852West Carter Middle SchoolOlive Hill · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 940East Carter County High SchoolGrayson · Public High32% Math proficiency · 678 students
- 1034West Carter County High SchoolOlive Hill · Public High32% Math proficiency · 506 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter City Elementary School Grayson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 73.6 Top 25% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 117 |
| 2 | Star Elementary School Rush · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.8 Top 25% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 124 |
| 3 | Tygart Creek Elementary School Olive Hill · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.0 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 318 |
| 4 | Heritage Elementary School Grayson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.8 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 336 |
| 5 | East Carter Middle School Grayson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.9 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 490 |
| 6 | Olive Hill Elementary School Olive Hill · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 360 |
| 7 | Prichard Elementary School Grayson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.8 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 612 |
| 8 | West Carter Middle School Olive Hill · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 51.8 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 9 | East Carter County High School Grayson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 39.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 678 |
| 10 | West Carter County High School Olive Hill · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 506 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Carter County side by side →
Citys in Carter County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Carter County?
Carter City Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Carter County with a Success Index (US) of 73.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Carter County?
Carter County has 10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) educating 3,933 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Carter County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Carter County is 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.