For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 552 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Olive Hill, KY (2025-26)
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 | 510 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 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Olive Hill, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21039 West Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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