West Carter Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Olive Hill, Kentucky 41164 · Carter County
#136 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky
#7245 of 15,369 nationally
About West Carter Middle School
West Carter Middle School is a public middle located in Olive Hill, in the Carter County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 392 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 136th of 217 ranked middle schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is math proficiency (71th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 392.
There are 4 schools in Olive Hill; West Carter Middle School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.6
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 Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Carter Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Carter County High School
Olive Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
506 students · 223 m away
Olive Hill Elementary School
Olive Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 1.1 km away
Tygart Creek Elementary School
Olive Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students · 9.6 km away
Carter City Elementary School
Grayson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
117 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Bath County Middle School
Owingsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
391 students
Raceland-Worthington Middle School
Raceland · Public middle · Grades 3–7
391 students
Clay County Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
387 students
Monroe Co Middle
Tompkinsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
Caldwell County Middle School
Princeton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
400 students
Louisa Middle School
Louisa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Carter Middle School a good school?
West Carter Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 51.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #136 of 217 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 Middle School rank in Kentucky?
West Carter Middle School ranks #136 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky and #7245 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Carter Middle School?
West Carter Middle School had 392 students in 2025.
Is West Carter Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
West Carter Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Carter Middle School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of West Carter Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.