Carthage High School

2600 South River
Carthage, MO 64836
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Carthage High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carthage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Carthage High School's student population of 1,561 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,561 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

Carthage High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carthage High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
#913 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
37%
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43%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
43%
8%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
51%
69%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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90%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carthage High School's ranking?
Carthage High School is ranked #913 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Carthage High School often compared to?
Carthage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webb City High School, Carl Junction High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carthage High School?
The graduation rate of Carthage High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Carthage High School?
1,561 students attend Carthage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Carthage High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carthage High School?
Carthage High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carthage High School offer ?
Carthage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carthage High School part of?
Carthage High School is part of Carthage R-IX School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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