Olive Hill Elementary School vs West Carter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olive Hill Elementary School
Olive Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
West Carter Middle School
Olive Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
| Measure | Olive Hill Elementary School Olive Hill, Kentucky | West Carter Middle School Olive Hill, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 707 | #136 of 217 |
| National rank | #19944 of 50,301 | #7245 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 360 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Olive Hill | Olive Hill |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olive Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 51.8).
- •West Carter Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •West Carter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Olive Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 71.7%).
- •Olive Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.6).
- •West Carter Middle School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 360.
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 Olive Hill Elementary School better than West Carter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Olive Hill Elementary School ranks higher (57.5 vs 51.8 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 Olive Hill Elementary School and West Carter Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Olive Hill and Olive Hill in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olive Hill Elementary School: 360. West Carter Middle School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olive Hill Elementary School and West Carter Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Olive Hill Elementary School is 272nd of 707 and West Carter Middle School is 136th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).