Enrollment
678
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210102000194
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Grayson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Carter County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Carter County High School
East Carter County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Grayson, Kentucky, enrolling 678 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 678 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 460 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #407, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 232 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 678 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Carter County also operates Prichard Elementary School (612 students) and West Carter County High School (506 students) alongside East Carter County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Carter County High School compares
East Carter County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carter County, which includes East Carter County High School.
$11,978
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 67.0%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~678 students)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Carter County High School a good school?
East Carter County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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