West Carter County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Olive Hill, Kentucky 41164 · Carter County
#149 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#12481 of 16,910 nationally
About West Carter County High School
West Carter County High School is a public high located in Olive Hill, in the Carter County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 506 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 149th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is math proficiency (38th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 506.
There are 4 schools in Olive Hill; West Carter County High School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Carter County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Carter County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Carter Middle School
Olive Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students · 223 m away
Olive Hill Elementary School
Olive Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 985 m away
Tygart Creek Elementary School
Olive Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students · 9.4 km away
Carter City Elementary School
Grayson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
117 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Monroe Co High
Tompkinsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
506 students
Washington County High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
Prestonsburg High School
Prestonsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
508 students
Shelby Valley High School
Pikeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
503 students
Todd County Central High School
Elkton · Public high · Grades 9–12
500 students
Mayfield High School
Mayfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
517 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Carter County High School a good school?
West Carter County High School has a Success Index (US) of 33.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #149 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Carter County High School rank in Kentucky?
West Carter County High School ranks #149 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #12481 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Carter County High School?
West Carter County High School had 506 students in 2025.
Is West Carter County High School a elementary school or a high school?
West Carter County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Carter County High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of West Carter County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.