| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter County School District | Denton | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 4,138 | 12 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Carter County compares
It enrolls 4,138 students across 12 schools. Its rating of 5/10 is below the Kentucky average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Carter County, Kentucky
Carter County has 1 public school district covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Carter County is Carter County School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Carter County, KY?
1 school district serves zip codes in Carter County, KY. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Carter County, KY?
Of the districts serving Carter County, Carter County School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 42nd percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.