Serving 552 students in grades 6-8, Carrithers Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 552 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Carrithers Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrithers Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Carrithers Middle School is ranked #1173 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Carrithers Middle School often compared to?
Carrithers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ramsey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Carrithers Middle School?
552 students attend Carrithers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Carrithers Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrithers Middle School?
Carrithers Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carrithers Middle School offer ?
Carrithers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carrithers Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 552 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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