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.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Carter County
SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 290 Kentucky High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,898
Feeder schools for East Carter County High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.6
Number of students: 729
Racial breakdown:
White:
94.5%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Asian:
1.0%
African American:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.1%
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