East Carter County High School vs Letcher County Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Carter County High School
Grayson · Public high · Grades 9–12
678 students
Letcher County Central High School
Whitesburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
692 students
| Measure | East Carter County High School Grayson, Kentucky | Letcher County Central High School Whitesburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 214 | #131 of 214 |
| National rank | #11000 of 16,910 | #11817 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 678 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Grayson | Whitesburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Carter County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 36.6).
- •East Carter County High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •East Carter County High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •East Carter County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 62.3%).
- •Letcher County Central High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.8).
- •Letcher County Central High School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 678.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Carter County High School better than Letcher County Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Carter County High School ranks higher (39.8 vs 36.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Carter County High School and Letcher County Central High School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Grayson and Whitesburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Carter County High School: 678. Letcher County Central High School: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Carter County High School and Letcher County Central High School rank in Kentucky?
East Carter County High School is 109th of 214 and Letcher County Central High School is 131st of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).