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West Carter County High School

365 West Carter Dr, Olive Hill, KY 41164, United States

+1 (606) 286-2481

5.0

Overall Rating

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West Carter County High School Overview

About This School

West Carter County High School is a public high in Olive Hill, Kentucky, serving 506 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 52% in ELA and 47% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 28 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $55,421. Guidance services are managed with a ratio of 253 students per counselor. Students at the school are evenly divided between male and female populations. The demographic makeup is 97% White, with 1% identifying as Hispanic, 1% as Black, and 1% representing two or more races.

506

Total Students

Grade 9-12

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts52%

Mathematics47%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Carter County

Students per Counselor

253:1

West Carter County High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

52%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 49%State Avg: 44%

47%

Mathematics

City Avg: 33%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 21.4:1

State Avg: 15.4:1

253

Students per Counselor

West Carter County High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$55,421

City Avg: $55,421

State Avg: $59,135

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor253:1

West Carter County High School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

Total Enrollment: 506 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White97.04%

Hispanic0.99%

Asian0%

Black0.79%

Two or More Races1.19%

Native American0%

West Carter County High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About West Carter County High School

Q: What is West Carter County High School?

A: West Carter County High School is a high public located in Olive Hill.

Q: How many students attend West Carter County High School?

A: West Carter County High School has approximately 506 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carter County High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Carter County High School is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about West Carter County High School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Carter County High School - Olive Hill, KY

Quick Facts about West Carter County High School
School Name	West Carter County High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	365 West Carter Dr, Olive Hill, KY 41164, Olive Hill, KY
County	Carter County
Phone	+1 (606) 286-2481
Total Students	506
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	28
Rating	5/10
ELA Proficiency	52%
Math Proficiency	47%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Carter County High School

What is West Carter County High School?

West Carter County High School is a high public located in Olive Hill.

How many students attend West Carter County High School?

West Carter County High School has approximately 506 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carter County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Carter County High School is 17:1.

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