Middle Schools in Carter County

The middle schools in Carter County, Kentucky serve students in grades 6-8. Based on the data, both East Carter Middle School and West Carter Middle School are performing reasonably well, with some notable strengths and areas for improvement.

East Carter Middle School outperformed the Carter County and Kentucky averages in several subject areas, including 8th grade Mathematics, 7th and 8th grade Reading, and 8th grade Writing. It has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.4 and spends $10,510 per student. In contrast, West Carter Middle School performed slightly below the county and state averages in some areas, particularly in 8th grade Mathematics and Science. It has a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.5 and spends the highest amount per student at $11,675.

Both schools have room for improvement, especially in Science proficiency, where they fall well below the state average. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at both schools (over 60%) suggest they may be serving a population with greater socioeconomic challenges, which could impact their academic performance. While the higher spending per student at West Carter Middle School does not necessarily translate to better outcomes, the data provides a nuanced picture of the middle schools in Carter County, with each school showing unique strengths and areas for growth.