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West Carter Middle School

150 Warrior Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 366 students in grades 6-8, West Carter 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 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Carter Middle School's student population of 366 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Carter 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 West Carter Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#704 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Carter Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Carter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Carter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Carter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Carter Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Carter Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
98%
73%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Carter Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Carter Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of West Carter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Carter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Carter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Carter Middle School's ranking?
West Carter Middle School is ranked #704 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend West Carter Middle School?
366 students attend West Carter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of West Carter Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Carter Middle School?
West Carter Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Carter Middle School offer ?
West Carter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Carter Middle School part of?
West Carter Middle School is part of Carter County School District.

School Reviews
4   10/14/2017
i mean it's a good school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - savannah morton
5   7/6/2015
hi my name is tracey estep. And i will be going here in august. I will be an 8th grade,and i come from tn.to lexington to here so i hope that i love it my cosins said i would love it here
- Posted by Student/Alumni - trace

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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