- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grayson, KY
East Carter County High School
Federal NCES profile for East Carter County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210102000194
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Carter County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Grayson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Carter County High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Carter County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Grayson, KY.
School address
District: Carter County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210102000194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
East Carter County High School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 210102000194 · Grayson, KY High · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 17.4:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Prichard Elementary School (612 students)
East Carter County High School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
East Carter County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Carter County High School
678 students
- Prichard Eleme
Prichard Elementary School
612 students
- West Carter Co
West Carter County High School
506 students
- East Carter Mi
East Carter Middle School
490 students
- West Carter Mi
West Carter Middle School
392 students
- Olive Hill Ele
Olive Hill Elementary School
360 students
What this shows East Carter County High School reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Carter County High School compares
East Carter County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, East Carter County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carter County reports $12,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Carter County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prichard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carter County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Carter Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carter Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Carter County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Carter County High School
How many students attend East Carter County High School?
East Carter County High School has 678 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grayson, KY. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Carter County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Carter County High School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Carter County High School?
54.6% of students at East Carter County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Carter County High School?
The largest demographic group at East Carter County High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Grayson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Carter County High School?
East Carter County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Carter County High School rank among public schools in Grayson?
By Resource Investment Index, East Carter County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Grayson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grayson on the city page.
What other schools are in Carter County?
Besides East Carter County High School, Carter County also operates Prichard Elementary School (612 students), West Carter County High School (506 students), and East Carter Middle School (490 students). See the Carter County district page for the complete list.