- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olive Hill, KY
West Carter County High School
Federal NCES profile for West Carter County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210102000202
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Carter County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Olive Hill · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Carter County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Carter County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Olive Hill, KY.
School address
District: Carter County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210102000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
West Carter County High School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 210102000202 · Olive Hill, KY High · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 15.8:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East Carter County High School (678 students)
West Carter County High School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
West Carter County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Carter Co
East Carter County High School
678 students
- Prichard Eleme
Prichard Elementary School
612 students
- This school
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 West Carter County High School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Carter County High School compares
West 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, West Carter County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 West Carter County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prichard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Carter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 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 (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Carter County High School
How many students attend West Carter County High School?
West Carter County High School has 506 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olive Hill, KY. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carter County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Carter County High School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Carter County High School?
56.5% of students at West 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 West Carter County High School?
The largest demographic group at West Carter County High School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Olive Hill, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Carter County High School?
West Carter County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Carter County High School rank among public schools in Olive Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, West Carter County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Olive Hill, 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 Olive Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Carter County?
Besides West Carter County High School, Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students), Prichard Elementary School (612 students), and East Carter Middle School (490 students). See the Carter County district page for the complete list.