East Carter Middle School

Carter County
1 Spirit Lane
Grayson, KY 41143
490 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
East Carter Middle School, located at 1 Spirit Lane in Grayson, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in Carter County. As part of the Carter County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the transition from elementary education to high school, offering a variety of core subjects alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement that encourage students to explore their interests and build social skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the Grayson community, often emphasizing the "Spirit" in its address through a commitment to student engagement and local pride. With a focus on preparing students for future success, East Carter Middle School prioritizes a supportive learning environment where faculty and staff work to address the diverse needs of their student body. Through its programs, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic rigor, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of their upcoming high school years.
490
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
20.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    461 (94.1%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Carter County
Phone: (606)474-5156
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 302
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 175
Grade 7 158
Grade 8 157
Gender Ratio