East Carter County High School

Summary:

East Carter County High School is a public high school located in Grayson, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 729 students. The school is part of the Carter County School District, which is ranked 59 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Carter County High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 44th to 117th out of Kentucky high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied between 3 and 4 stars, indicating it is performing above average compared to other high schools in the state. The school has performed well for female and male students, ranking in the top 60-127 among Kentucky high schools in recent years, but its performance for special education and low socioeconomic status students has been more mixed, with rankings as low as 146th and 159th, respectively. However, the school has shown strong performance for homeless students, ranking 1st out of 33 Kentucky high schools in 2018-2019. East Carter County High School's test scores in subjects like English, Mathematics, and Reading are generally on par with or slightly below the Carter County and Kentucky state averages, but the school has performed better in subjects like Writing, Social Studies, and Editing and Mechanics, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average. The school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, reaching 96.9% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Comparing East Carter County High School to nearby schools, West Carter County High School has a similar performance profile, while Fairview High School has lower test scores and a lower district ranking. However, Russell High School is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top 25-38 high schools in Kentucky and outperforming East Carter County High School on most metrics. East Carter County High School serves a population with a higher proportion of students from low-income backgrounds, with a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, which may impact academic performance in certain areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 405 Hitchins Rd
       Grayson, KY  41143


(606) 474-5714

District: Carter County

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,898 Help


Feeder schools for East Carter County High School:

Elementary:    Heritage Elementary School
    Prichard Elementary School
    Star Elementary School
Middle:    East Carter Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  703

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.9% Help


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Compare Details East Carter County High School ranks better than 59.7% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Carter County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details East Carter County High School has the largest high school student body size in the Carter County School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Carter County High School is 18.4, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Carter County School District! (See more...)
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Compare East Carter County High School employs 38 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Carter County High School is $12,898. 1 high schools in the Carter County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Carter County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Carter County High School 117th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See East Carter County High School in the ranking list.)

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Carter County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter County 59th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Carter County High School

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Rank History for all students at East Carter County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 28.72 162nd 217 25.3%
2008 19.61 192nd 217 11.5%
2009 19.45 195th 217 10.1%
2010 18.00 200th 223 10.3%
2011 35.16 156th 226 31.0%
2012 41.52 133rd 229 41.9%
2013 66.68 80th 291 72.5%
2014 66.89 75th 290 74.1%
2015 65.84 88th 295 70.2%
2016 68.00 75th 288 74.0%
2017 66.82 82nd 287 71.4%
2018 53.35 115th 271 57.6%
2019 66.22 74th 285 74.0%
2021 53.39 89th 267 66.7%
2022 71.05 44th 271 83.8%
2023 64.46 71st 276 74.3%
2024 56.54 117th 290 59.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Carter County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.29 70th 226 69.0%
2023 43.22 77th 162 52.5%
2024 14.19 159th 168 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Carter County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.84 94th 232 59.5%
2019 83.03 23rd 254 90.9%
2021 65.83 43rd 234 81.6%
2022 71.76 37th 266 86.1%
2023 56.20 97th 272 64.3%
2024 45.95 146th 274 46.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at East Carter County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.08 13th 25 48.0%
2019 98.74 1st 33 97.0%
2021 16.52 24th 26 7.7%
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Rank History for Female students at East Carter County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.34 60th 234 74.4%
2019 61.90 86th 249 65.5%
2021 42.04 130th 236 44.9%
2022 65.75 62nd 252 75.4%
2023 67.88 55th 253 78.3%
2024 49.89 127th 261 51.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Carter County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.33 67th 166 59.6%
2021 64.94 36th 154 76.6%
2022 22.00 136th 153 11.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East Carter County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.16 32nd 102 68.6%
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Rank History for Male students at East Carter County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.33 136th 237 42.6%
2019 76.56 36th 251 85.7%
2021 53.14 77th 238 67.6%
2022 71.80 43rd 257 83.3%
2023 65.50 62nd 259 76.1%
2024 53.11 116th 262 55.7%
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Rank History for White students at East Carter County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.27 132nd 198 33.3%
2019 65.04 58th 219 73.5%
2021 38.51 113th 203 44.3%
2022 63.18 66th 260 74.6%
2023 56.87 89th 264 66.3%
2024 47.59 134th 273 50.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Carter County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 902 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 905
1989 883 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 885
1990 819 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1991 794 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1992 536 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1993 587 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1994 582 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1995 835 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1996 835 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1997 839 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 843
1998 841 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 844
1999 727 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2000 729 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2001 688 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2002 704 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 709
2003 704 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 709
2004 659 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 665
2005 697 1 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 705
2006 725 4 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 737
2007 732 1 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 740
2008 785 5 1 6 2 n/a n/a 2 801
2009 804 5 1 6 1 n/a n/a 2 819
2010 807 2 2 8 1 n/a n/a 6 826
2011 789 4 1 8 0 0 3 0 805
2012 797 6 2 3 0 0 2 0 810
2013 768 3 3 7 0 0 2 0 783
2014 795 7 2 7 1 0 5 0 817
2015 768 8 3 5 1 1 6 0 792
2016 759 6 3 8 0 1 9 0 786
2017 748 2 3 7 0 1 9 0 770
2018 692 1 4 9 0 2 6 0 714
2019 673 1 3 9 0 2 7 0 695
2020 683 2 3 18 0 1 4 0 711
2021 664 1 4 21 0 0 4 0 694
2022 674 1 4 21 0 0 8 0 708
2023 689 2 7 20 0 0 11 0 729
2024 660 3 5 22 0 0 13 0 703

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Carter County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 905 44.1 20.5 n/a
1989 885 45.2 19.5 n/a
1990 823 46.5 17.6 n/a
1991 796 46.6 17.0 n/a
1992 536 35.4 15.1 n/a
1993 587 35.2 16.7 n/a
1994 584 35.2 16.6 n/a
1995 840 49.6 16.9 n/a
1996 840 49.6 16.9 n/a
1997 843 42.5 19.8 26.8
1998 844 44.2 19.1 30.1
1999 730 45.6 16.0 37.5
2000 733 45.5 16.1 40.4
2001 691 44.3 15.6 37.6
2002 709 44.5 15.9 68
2003 709 44.5 15.9 68
2004 665 45.5 14.6 n/a
2005 705 45.5 15.5 n/a
2006 737 49.5 14.9 45.6
2007 740 50.0 14.8 46.1
2008 801 52.0 15.4 48.4
2009 819 52.0 15.8 49.9
2010 826 42.0 19.6 54.1
2011 805 50.0 16.1 53.8
2012 810 50.0 16.2 56.5
2013 783 48.7 16.0 57.9
2014 817 48.7 16.7 55.4
2015 792 48.0 16.5 55.3
2016 786 46.0 17.0 56.9
2017 770 43.1 17.8 52.7
2018 714 39.6 17.9 56.7
2019 695 35.6 19.4 56.5
2020 711 36.6 19.3 52.5
2021 694 38.8 17.8 58.5
2022 708 39.2 18.0 55.5
2023 729 39.1 18.6 57.1
2024 703 38.0 18.4 59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Carter County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 905 44.1 20.5 n/a
1989 885 45.2 19.5 n/a
1990 823 46.5 17.6 n/a
1991 796 46.6 17.0 n/a
1992 536 35.4 15.1 n/a
1993 587 35.2 16.7 n/a
1994 584 35.2 16.6 n/a
1995 840 49.6 16.9 n/a
1996 840 49.6 16.9 n/a
1997 843 42.5 19.8 26.8
1998 844 44.2 19.1 30.1
1999 730 45.6 16.0 37.5
2000 733 45.5 16.1 40.4
2001 691 44.3 15.6 37.6
2002 709 44.5 15.9 68
2003 709 44.5 15.9 68
2004 665 45.5 14.6 n/a
2005 705 45.5 15.5 n/a
2006 737 49.5 14.9 45.6
2007 740 50.0 14.8 46.1
2008 801 52.0 15.4 48.4
2009 819 52.0 15.8 49.9
2010 826 42.0 19.6 54.1
2011 805 50.0 16.1 53.8
2012 810 50.0 16.2 56.5
2013 783 48.7 16.0 57.9
2014 817 48.7 16.7 55.4
2015 792 48.0 16.5 55.3
2016 786 46.0 17.0 56.9
2017 770 43.1 17.8 52.7
2018 714 39.6 17.9 56.7
2019 695 35.6 19.4 56.5
2020 711 36.6 19.3 52.5
2021 694 38.8 17.8 58.5
2022 708 39.2 18.0 55.5
2023 729 39.1 18.6 57.1
2024 703 38.0 18.4 59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Carter County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $519 (4.5%) $318 (2.7%) $837 (7.2%) $8,364 (71.8%) $1,563 (13.4%) $9,927 (85.2%) $11,650
2019 $635 (5.5%) $535 (4.6%) $1,170 (10.1%) $8,128 (70.0%) $1,431 (12.3%) $9,559 (82.3%) $11,612
2020 $427 (3.8%) $463 (4.1%) $890 (7.9%) $8,352 (74.3%) $1,202 (10.7%) $9,554 (85.0%) $11,237
2021 $647 (5.8%) $806 (7.2%) $1,455 (13.0%) $7,822 (70.1%) $1,081 (9.7%) $8,903 (79.8%) $11,159
2022 $723 (5.6%) $641 (5.0%) $1,364 (10.6%) $8,810 (68.3%) $1,897 (14.7%) $10,707 (83.0%) $12,898

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Carter County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 74th of 285 High schoolsRanks 71st of 276 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (East Carter County High School)5343
 10%
   11th Grade English (Carter County)51.943
 8.9%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Carter County High School)31.937
 5.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Carter County)31.637
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (East Carter County High School)50.647
 3.6%
   11th Grade Reading (Carter County)47.844
 3.8%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students695729
 4.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic920
 122.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White673689
 2.4%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%57.1%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Carter County High School

East Carter County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heritage Elementary School
Elementary : Prichard Elementary School
Elementary : Star Elementary School
Middle : East Carter Middle School

Students at East Carter County High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 703 students attended East Carter County High School.

East Carter County High School ranks 117th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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