East Carter County High School

East Carter County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
405 Hitchins Rd,  Grayson, KY
Carter County Public Schools
3.6
1.3
703 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kelley Moore
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
28.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
347:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
94.5%
Hispanic
2.7%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Morehead State University 203 Students
University of Kentucky 154 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 132 Students
Marshall University 85 Students
Ashland Community & Technical College 71 Students
University of Louisville 64 Students
Transylvania University 54 Students
Northern Kentucky University 43 Students
Western Kentucky University 40 Students
Berea College 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 38 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Biology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Business 15 Students
Criminology 15 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 14 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 14 Students
Radiologic Technician 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 86 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/27/2024
Very amazing staff who do their best to help prepare students for college, the student culture is amazing, little to no bullying. Sports are very well looked after along with we have an amazing library.
3.0 Alum
9/24/2023
East Carter High School is in a small town in Kentucky. Obviously, a small town holds favoritism to certain beliefs and even people. The amount of bias towards people depending on who their parents were was absolutely insane at that school. Certain students were able to get away with whatever they wanted to. I did have some good experiences, I got to meet new friends and become closer with them.
4.0 Junior
3/1/2023
I've had a good experience at East Carter High School so far. The teachers and the level of academics is above average.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.3 3 Reviews
1.0 student
2/27/2011
As a student at this school I've watched and observed how everything works. It seems to be more of a social gathering rather than a place of learning. Though some teachers are very good at their jobs, alot of others in all honesty, should either go back for some better training or be fired. I don't...
1.0 parent
12/18/2010
I is a gardute of this skool and I think they learned me well. specially in spelln. Actually I wouldnt send my kids to this school if it were the last school in the country. nepotism and ignorance is all they would learn. Link
2.0 student
6/2/2009

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East Carter County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Grayson, KY, in the Grayson neighborhood, and is served by the Carter County Public Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 703 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. East Carter County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $184,520. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Christian School, Rose Hill Christian School, Holy Family School, and more. Learn more about what Grayson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near East Carter County High School.

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