Carter County School District, Kentucky
Carter County School District is a unified school district in Carter County, Kentucky, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 26,341 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 409 sq mi (1,061 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 26,341
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Carter County
- Land area
- 409 sq mi (1,061 km²)
- Median household income
- $51,235 ± $4,124
- Median home value
- $132,800 ± $16,490
- Water area
- 2.62 sq mi (6.78 km²)
- State
- Kentucky
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2101020
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.314093, -83.038989
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Carter County School District, largest first
- Grayson (city)3,778 people
- Olive Hill (city)1,636 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Elliott County School District14 mi south
- Greenup County School District17 mi north
- Boyd County School District19 mi east
- Rowan County School District22 mi west
- Lewis County School District24 mi northwest
- Lawrence County School District24 mi southeast
These share a boundary with Carter County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Carter County School District before you rely on it.
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