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Carter County Public Schools

Carter County, Kentucky

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

12

public schools

Total Enrollment

4,137

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Carter County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Carter County has one district entry in this county file: Carter County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Olive Hill has the most listed schools, with 6 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

12

in Carter County

Reported Enrollment

4,137

12 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle2
High3
Other1

1 School District in Carter County

Carter County

12 schools
4,137 students enrolled

12 Public Schools in Carter County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 12 of 12 matching schools

East Carter County High School

Carter County

Grayson, 41143 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High729 students

Prichard Elementary School

Carter County

Grayson, 41143 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary635 students

West Carter County High School

Carter County

Olive Hill, 41164 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High522 students

East Carter Middle School

Carter County

Grayson, 41143 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle505 students

Olive Hill Elementary School

Carter County

Olive Hill, 41164 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary381 students

West Carter Middle School

Carter County

Olive Hill, 41164 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle366 students

Heritage Elementary School

Carter County

Grayson, 41143 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary349 students

Tygart Creek Elementary School

Carter County

Olive Hill, 41164 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary342 students

Carter City Elementary School

Carter County

Grayson, 41143 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary144 students

Star Elementary School

Carter County

Rush, 41168 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary133 students

Carter Virtual Academy

Carter County

Olive Hill, 41164 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–12Virtual31 students

Carter County Career and Technical Center

Carter County

Olive Hill, 41164 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12Vocational0 students

Carter County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Carter County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Carter County public school directory?

The directory lists 12 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Carter County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Carter County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Carter County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Carter County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Carter County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Carter County Education OverviewCounty school score: 65/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.