For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,623 students in Olive Hill, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Olive Hill, KY are West Carter County High School, Olive Hill Elementary School and Tygart Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olive Hill, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Olive Hill have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public 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.
Olive Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 E Tom T Hall Blvd
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5385
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Tygart Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19743 W Us Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
West Carter Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Warrior Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5354
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-5354
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
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 schools in Olive Hill, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Olive Hill, KY include West Carter County High School, Olive Hill Elementary School and Tygart Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Olive Hill?
6 public schools are located in Olive Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Olive Hill?
Olive Hill public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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