For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,255 students in Carter County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carter County, KY are East Carter County High School, West Carter County High School and Carter Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Carter County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Carter County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Carter County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Hitchins Rd
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5714
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5714
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
West Carter County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 West Carter Dr
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2481
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2481
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Carter Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
372 West Carter Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Carter County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
15 Grahn Rd.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Gr: 9-12
Carter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
12594 St Hwy 2
Carter, KY 41128
(606) 474-6121
Carter, KY 41128
(606) 474-6121
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
21039 West Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carter County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carter County, KY include East Carter County High School, West Carter County High School and Carter Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Carter County?
4 public high schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Carter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carter County include: East Carter County High School vs. West Carter County High School, West Carter County High School vs. East Carter County High School
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