There were 90 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Carter County schools in the 2023-24 school year, a 8.2% decrease from the 98 Hispanic or Latino students in the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Carter County welcomed a total of 4,223 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Hispanic or Latino students comprised 2.1% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the 11 schools in Carter County, East Carter County High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic or Latino students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 22 students, making up 3% of the school’s total student body.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
Between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.
| School name | % of Hispanic or Latino Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Virtual Academy | 2.3% | 88 |
| Heritage Elementary School | 0.8% | 369 |
| Tygart Creek Elementary School | 0.9% | 351 |
| Carter City Elementary School | 2.3% | 130 |
| East Carter County High School | 3% | 729 |
| East Carter Middle School | 3.5% | 511 |
| Olive Hill Elementary School | 2.3% | 427 |
| Prichard Elementary School | 2.7% | 671 |
| West Carter County High School | 1.1% | 545 |
| West Carter Middle School | 1.2% | 402 |