Carter County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,137 students in Carter County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Carter County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Carter County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
3,968 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
96%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
277
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
315
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
304
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
285
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
319
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
310
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
305
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
313
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
345
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
326
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
303
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,557 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,521 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Carter County School District?
Carter County School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,137 students.
What is the rank of Carter County School District?
Carter County School District is ranked #62 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County School District?
96% of Carter County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carter County School District?
Carter County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Carter County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,521 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 12 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,137 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
