- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olive Hill, KY
West Carter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Carter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210102001661
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Carter Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Olive Hill · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Carter Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Carter Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Olive Hill, KY.
School address
District: Carter County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210102001661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
West Carter Middle School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 210102001661 · Olive Hill, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 17:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: East Carter County High School (678 students)
West Carter Middle School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
West Carter Middle 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
- West Carter Co
West Carter County High School
506 students
- East Carter Mi
East Carter Middle School
490 students
- This school
West Carter Middle School
392 students
- Olive Hill Ele
Olive Hill Elementary School
360 students
What this shows West Carter Middle School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Carter Middle School compares
West Carter Middle 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, West Carter Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prichard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Carter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Carter Middle 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
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Carter Middle School
How many students attend West Carter Middle School?
West Carter Middle School has 392 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olive Hill, KY. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Carter Middle School is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Carter Middle School?
63.1% of students at West Carter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Carter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Carter Middle School is White at 98.2% of enrollment, in Olive Hill, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Carter Middle School?
West Carter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Olive Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, West Carter Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School, Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students), Prichard Elementary School (612 students), and West Carter County High School (506 students). See the Carter County district page for the complete list.