For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,102 students in Carthage, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Carthage, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Carthage, MO are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School and Carthage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Carthage, MO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
652 County Rd 180
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7085
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7085
Grades: PK-3
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1435 S Main
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7080
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7080
Grades: K-3
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
Carthage High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 South River
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7020
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #44.
Steadley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1814 W Fir Rd
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7065
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7065
Grades: K-3
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Carthage Jr. High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
827 E. Centennial
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7050
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7050
Grades: 7-8
| 804 students
Rank: #66.
Carthage 6th Grade Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 S Main
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7016
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7016
Grades: 6
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Carthage Intermediate Center
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 S. Chapel
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7246
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7246
Grades: 4-5
| 760 students
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E Fairview
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7070
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7070
Grades: K-3
| 402 students
Rank: #99.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Macon
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7060
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7060
Grades: K-3
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carthage Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
1100 E. Airport Drive
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7026
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7026
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 E. Fairview
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 758-0898
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 758-0898
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carthage, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Carthage, MO include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School and Carthage High School.
How many public schools are located in Carthage, MO?
11 public schools are located in Carthage, MO.
What percentage of students in Carthage, MO go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Carthage, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage, MO?
Carthage, MO public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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