High Schools in Carter County

Carter County, Kentucky is home to two high schools that are performing reasonably well, with some notable strengths and areas for improvement. East Carter County High School and West Carter County High School both maintain strong 4-year graduation rates, exceeding 96% in 2023-2024. However, both schools struggle with ACT Mathematics and KSA Mathematics, scoring below the Carter County and Kentucky averages.

East Carter County High School ranks 117 out of 290 Kentucky high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs above the county and state averages in several test score categories, including KSA Writing, KSA Social Studies, and KSA Editing and Mechanics. West Carter County High School ranks 123 out of 290 Kentucky high schools, also with a 3-star rating. The school outperforms the county and state in KSA Writing and KSA Editing and Mechanics.

Both high schools serve student populations with similar socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by their free and reduced lunch rates of around 57-59%. Spending per student varies, with West Carter County High School spending $1,220 more per student than East Carter County High School. This difference in funding may contribute to the slight variations in their performance and student-teacher ratios.