Public schools in Grayson, KY
5 open public schools with an address in Grayson, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,233
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Grayson public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Grayson, KY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,233 students, an average of 447 per school. The largest campus is East Carter County High School (678 students), and the largest elementary school is Prichard Elementary School (612).
Every listed school belongs to Carter County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Grayson
Elementary schools in Grayson
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter City Elementary School Carter County | PK–05 | 117 | 12.3:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary School Carter County | PK–05 | 336 | 15:1 | |
| Prichard Elementary School Carter County | PK–05 | 612 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Grayson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter Middle School Carter County | 06–08 | 490 | 20.6:1 |
High schools in Grayson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter County High School Carter County | 09–12 | 678 | 18.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.7%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Grayson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,233 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Grayson
How many public schools are in Grayson, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Grayson: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,233 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Grayson?
All listed public schools with an address in Grayson belong to Carter County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Grayson?
East Carter County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Grayson, with 678 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Grayson?
No school with an address in Grayson is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Grayson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Grayson public schools is 15.5:1, similar to the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Grayson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities