Is West Carter County High School a good school?

West Carter County High School ranks 123 rd of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Carter County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 522 students attended West Carter County High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Carter County High School?

Students at West Carter County High School are 98% White.

What schools feed into West Carter County High School?

West Carter County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Carter City Elementary School Elementary : Olive Hill Elementary School Elementary : Tygart Creek Elementary School Middle : West Carter Middle School

West Carter County High School

Summary:

West Carter County High School is a public high school located in Olive Hill, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 522 students. The school is part of the Carter County School District, which is ranked 59 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

West Carter County High School has a strong 4-year graduation rate of 99.2% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance for female and low socioeconomic status students is noteworthy, ranking in the top 25% of Kentucky high schools for the past three years. However, the school's performance for disabled students is a concern, ranking in the bottom 10% of Kentucky high schools for the past two school years. In the 2023-2024 school year, West Carter County High School outperformed the Carter County and Kentucky averages in several subject areas, including ACT/English, ACT/Reading, and KSA/Writing, but its performance in ACT/Mathematics and KSA/Mathematics is below the state and district averages.

Compared to the nearby East Carter County High School, which is also in the Carter County School District, West Carter County High School has a higher graduation rate (99.2% vs. 96.9%) and outperforms in several subject areas, such as ACT/Mathematics and KSA/Mathematics. Overall, West Carter County High School appears to be a solid performer within the district, with strong graduation rates and the ability to outperform the state and district averages in several key areas, but the school's performance for disabled students and in mathematics are areas that may warrant further attention and intervention.

Detail:

Public 9-12

365 West Carter Dr
Olive Hill, KY 41164

(606) 286-2481

District: Carter County

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,630

Feeder schools for West Carter County High School:

Elementary:	Carter City Elementary School
	Olive Hill Elementary School
	Tygart Creek Elementary School
Middle:	West Carter Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 522

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.5%

Two or more races:

1.0%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Carter County High School ranks better than 57.6% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.02. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Carter County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Carter County High School is $14,630.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Carter County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Carter County High School 123^rd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See West Carter County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Carter County:

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

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Rank History for West Carter County High School

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Rank History for all students at West Carter County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	24.34	179^th	217	17.5%
2008	13.38	206^th	217	5.1%
2009	19.83	194^th	217	10.6%
2010	24.25	187^th	223	16.1%
2011	27.13	186^th	226	17.7%
2012	35.80	155^th	229	32.3%
2013	51.41	142^nd	291	51.2%
2014	58.32	116^th	290	60.0%
2015	52.61	155^th	295	47.5%
2016	49.71	164^th	288	43.1%
2017	54.88	145^th	287	49.5%
2018	46.04	147^th	271	45.8%
2019	61.64	91^st	285	68.1%
2021	41.01	144^th	267	46.1%
2022	62.74	79^th	271	70.8%
2023	58.08	97^th	276	64.9%
2024	55.02	123^rd	290	57.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Carter County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.32	69^th	226	69.5%
2023	38.41	89^th	162	45.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Carter County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	49.31	122^nd	232	47.4%
2019	72.86	46^th	254	81.9%
2021	39.44	149^th	234	36.3%
2022	69.11	45^th	266	83.1%
2023	63.26	69^th	272	74.6%
2024	58.47	90^th	274	67.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at West Carter County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.21	16^th	37	56.8%

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Rank History for Female students at West Carter County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	47.95	128^th	234	45.3%
2019	85.87	15^th	249	94.0%
2021	29.58	177^th	236	25.0%
2022	65.96	60^th	252	76.2%
2023	63.66	71^st	253	71.9%
2024	46.06	136^th	261	47.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Carter County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	52.36	59^th	166	64.5%
2019	78.92	19^th	166	88.6%
2021	18.05	136^th	154	11.7%
2022	13.76	147^th	153	3.9%

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Rank History for Male students at West Carter County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	48.30	125^th	237	47.3%
2019	51.75	125^th	251	50.2%
2021	37.93	136^th	238	42.9%
2022	57.93	88^th	257	65.8%
2023	51.33	112^th	259	56.8%
2024	56.54	103^rd	262	60.7%

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Rank History for White students at West Carter County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	27.39	157^th	198	20.7%
2022	56.36	95^th	260	63.5%
2023	48.46	120^th	264	54.5%
2024	44.46	149^th	273	45.4%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West 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	723	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	723
1989	709	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	709
1990	666	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	666
1991	479	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
1992	507	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	507
1993	498	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
1994	477	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1995	675	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	677
1996	675	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	677
1997	676	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
1998	673	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
1999	603	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
2000	603	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
2001	532	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
2002	585	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
2003	585	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
2004	595	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2005	651	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
2006	693	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	700
2007	665	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	672
2008	677	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	683
2009	646	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	650
2010	629	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	633
2011	575	1	1	4	1	0	0	0	582
2012	579	4	1	3	0	0	0	0	587
2013	581	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	586
2014	580	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	585
2015	580	3	0	0	0	0	4	0	587
2016	593	4	1	3	0	0	4	0	605
2017	584	2	1	4	0	1	3	0	595
2018	546	4	1	4	0	1	2	0	558
2019	554	1	1	4	0	1	1	0	562
2020	514	2	0	3	0	0	1	0	520
2021	522	3	0	2	0	0	1	0	528
2022	508	4	1	0	0	0	1	0	514
2023	509	4	0	4	0	0	5	0	522

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	723	39.1	18.4	n/a
1989	709	40.2	17.6	n/a
1990	666	39.6	16.8	n/a
1991	479	29.1	16.4	n/a
1992	507	30.9	16.4	n/a
1993	498	29.7	16.8	n/a
1994	477	28.5	16.7	n/a
1995	677	34.9	19.4	n/a
1996	677	34.9	19.4	n/a
1997	676	36.2	18.7	44.2
1998	673	37.5	17.9	46.7
1999	604	37.2	16.2	57.9
2000	603	36.6	16.5	58.2
2001	532	39.1	13.6	56.4
2002	587	35.8	16.4	86.2
2003	587	35.8	16.4	86.2
2004	596	38.6	15.4	n/a
2005	656	41.8	15.7	n/a
2006	700	44.0	15.9	56.6
2007	672	46.0	14.6	61
2008	683	43.8	15.6	63.1
2009	650	42.8	15.2	62.5
2010	633	33.8	18.7	69
2011	582	40.8	14.2	64.6
2012	587	40.8	14.3	48.2
2013	586	37.2	15.7	62.6
2014	585	35.7	16.3	65.3
2015	587	35.0	16.7	65.6
2016	605	36.0	16.8	69.6
2017	595	35.8	16.6	66.4
2018	558	31.6	17.6	66.7
2019	562	31.6	17.7	64.4
2020	520	29.6	17.5	61.7
2021	528	31.8	16.5	60.4
2022	514	32.2	15.9	61.9
2023	522	32.0	16.2	59.4

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 West Carter County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	723	39.1	18.4	n/a
1989	709	40.2	17.6	n/a
1990	666	39.6	16.8	n/a
1991	479	29.1	16.4	n/a
1992	507	30.9	16.4	n/a
1993	498	29.7	16.8	n/a
1994	477	28.5	16.7	n/a
1995	677	34.9	19.4	n/a
1996	677	34.9	19.4	n/a
1997	676	36.2	18.7	44.2
1998	673	37.5	17.9	46.7
1999	604	37.2	16.2	57.9
2000	603	36.6	16.5	58.2
2001	532	39.1	13.6	56.4
2002	587	35.8	16.4	86.2
2003	587	35.8	16.4	86.2
2004	596	38.6	15.4	n/a
2005	656	41.8	15.7	n/a
2006	700	44.0	15.9	56.6
2007	672	46.0	14.6	61
2008	683	43.8	15.6	63.1
2009	650	42.8	15.2	62.5
2010	633	33.8	18.7	69
2011	582	40.8	14.2	64.6
2012	587	40.8	14.3	48.2
2013	586	37.2	15.7	62.6
2014	585	35.7	16.3	65.3
2015	587	35.0	16.7	65.6
2016	605	36.0	16.8	69.6
2017	595	35.8	16.6	66.4
2018	558	31.6	17.6	66.7
2019	562	31.6	17.7	64.4
2020	520	29.6	17.5	61.7
2021	528	31.8	16.5	60.4
2022	514	32.2	15.9	61.9
2023	522	32.0	16.2	59.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Carter County High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$425 (3.4%)	$234 (1.8%)	$659 (5.2%)	$9,277 (73.2%)	$1,838 (14.5%)	$11,115 (87.7%)	$12,671
2019	$372 (2.9%)	$506 (3.9%)	$878 (6.8%)	$9,394 (73.2%)	$1,666 (13.0%)	$11,060 (86.2%)	$12,832
2020	$449 (3.5%)	$411 (3.2%)	$860 (6.8%)	$9,564 (75.6%)	$1,425 (11.3%)	$10,989 (86.9%)	$12,652
2021	$753 (5.8%)	$993 (7.7%)	$1,747 (13.5%)	$9,285 (71.8%)	$1,071 (8.3%)	$10,355 (80.0%)	$12,939
2022	$899 (6.1%)	$773 (5.3%)	$1,672 (11.4%)	$9,758 (66.7%)	$2,316 (15.8%)	$12,074 (82.5%)	$14,630

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Carter County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 285 High schools	Ranks 97^th of 276 High schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (West Carter County High School)	50.4	43	7.4%
11th Grade English (Carter County)	51.9	43	8.9%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Carter County High School)	31.3	37	5.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Carter County)	31.6	37	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (West Carter County High School)	44.3	39	5.3%
11th Grade Reading (Carter County)	47.8	44	3.8%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	562	522	7.1%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	554	509	8.1%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.4%	59.4%	5%

Schools Near West Carter County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
West Carter County High School	Public	9-12	365 West Carter Dr	Olive Hill	41164	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 286-2481	522	32	16.2	59.4%	509 (97.5%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	55	123^rd of 290 public high schools	57.6%		58.1	97^th of 276 public high schools	64.9%	26	29.0	45.0	54.0	40.0	43.0	40.0	31.0	42.0	$14,630	$899	$773	$1,672	$9,758	$2,316	$12,074
Carter County Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	15 Grahn Rd.	Olive Hill	41164	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	No	No	(606) 286-4022	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East Carter County High School	Public	9-12	405 Hitchins Rd	Grayson	41143	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 474-5714	729	39	18.6	57.1%	689 (94.5%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (2.7%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	56.5	117^th of 290 public high schools	59.7%		64.5	71^st of 276 public high schools	74.3%	46	32.0	49.0	49.0	46.0	51.0	40.0	22.0	37.0	$12,898	$723	$641	$1,364	$8,810	$1,897	$10,707
Elliott County High School	Public	9-12	353 South KY 7	Sandy Hook	41171	Elliott County	Elliott County	No	No	No	No	(606) 738-8052	302	23	13.0	69.5%	295 (97.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	41.9	166^th of 290 public high schools	42.8%		40.9	165^th of 276 public high schools	40.2%	1		54.0	24.0	34.0	44.0	38.0	18.0	31.0	$18,717	$590	$1,297	$12,636	$3,703	$1,887	$16,339
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High	Public	9-12	551 Viking Drive	Morehead	40351	Rowan County	Rowan County	No	No	No	No	(606) 780-9992	15	2	7.5	93.3%	14 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Rowan County Senior High School	Public	9-12	499 Viking Drive	Morehead	40351	Rowan County	Rowan County	No	No	No	No	(606) 784-8956	1,017	48	21.0	59.6%	937 (92.1%)	17 (1.7%)	34 (3.3%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.6%)	48.5	144^th of 290 public high schools	50.3%		47.4	139^th of 276 public high schools	49.6%	5	34.0	50.0	34.0	33.0	41.0	43.0	26.0	41.0	$10,225	$369	$620	$988	$7,691	$1,546	$9,237
Morehead Youth Development Center	Public	7-12	495 Forest Hills Drive	Morehead	40351	Rowan County	Rowan County	No	No	No	No	(606) 783-8575	21	2	10.5	100.0%	11 (52.4%)	8 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)								(n/a)

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Schools Near West Carter County High School