West Carter Middle School

Carter County
150 Warrior Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164
366 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
West Carter Middle School, located in Olive Hill, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Carter County School District. As the home of the "Warriors," the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The facility is situated on Warrior Drive, providing a dedicated space for students in grades 6 through 8 to engage in both academic and extracurricular development.

Beyond core curriculum standards, West Carter Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student growth. The school offers various programs designed to challenge students academically while encouraging social responsibility and school spirit. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, West Carter Middle School aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of West Carter High School and beyond, reflecting the values and goals of the Olive Hill community.
366
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    358 (97.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Carter County
Phone: (606)286-5354
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 264
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 110
Grade 7 131
Grade 8 125
Gender Ratio