For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 553 students in Olive Hill, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Olive Hill, KY are West Carter County High School and Carter Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olive Hill, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Olive Hill have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Olive Hill, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Carter County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Olive Hill, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Carter County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 West Carter Dr
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2481
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2481
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Carter Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
372 West Carter Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Carter County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
15 Grahn Rd.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Olive Hill, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Olive Hill, KY include West Carter County High School and Carter Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Olive Hill?
3 public high schools are located in Olive Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Olive Hill?
Olive Hill public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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