Carter County School District
School District · Grayson, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,653
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,653
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Evaluating Carter County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Carter County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Carter City Elementary School
Grayson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Olive Hill Elementary School
Olive Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Star Elementary School
Rush · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#110 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,653
$1,333 vs Kentucky median
District size
4,079 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Carter County ranks #110 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Carter County's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carter City Elementary School (8.5/10), Olive Hill Elementary School (7.2/10), and Star Elementary School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Carter County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Carter County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter City Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Olive Hill Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Star Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | East Carter County High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Heritage Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | West Carter County High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Tygart Creek Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Prichard Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | East Carter Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | West Carter Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carter County
Carter County is a Grayson, Kentucky school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,079 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The district invests $12,653 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Carter County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carter City Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Carter County students show an average math proficiency of 47.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Carter County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carter County with test data.
Schools in Carter County
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Grayson
- Total Enrollment
- 4,079
- Teachers (FTE)
- 255
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carter County?
Carter County has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carter County?
The average composite rating for Carter County is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Carter County?
Carter County spends $12,653 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carter County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carter County is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carter County?
Carter City Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Carter County with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Carter County?
Across schools in Carter County with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carter County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Carter County has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.2%
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Compare Carter County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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