Carthage High School (Closed 2006)

P.o. Box 16
Carthage, AR 71725

Carthage High School in Carthage, AR, serves 54 students in grades 7 through 12 with a student–teacher ratio reported as 0:1 in recent years, indicating limited on–site teaching staff compared to the district and state averages.

Math proficiency declined from 65% in 2019 to 55% in 2023 but remains higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and Malvern School District's 24% in 2023.

Reading proficiency dropped from 50% in 2019 to 30% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 40% and the district's 24%, showing a downward trend over recent years.

Science proficiency improved from 35% in 2021 to 40% in 2022, exceeding the state average of 36% and district average of 24% in 2022.

The student body is predominantly Black (52 students) with only 2 White students, and 65% of students qualify for free lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic need within this rural Arkansas high school.

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Carthage High School
7	12
8	7
9	10
10	8
11	6
12	11

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Total Students

54 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage High School
2023	54
2022	54
2021	54
2020	54
2019	54
2018	54
2017	54
2016	54
2015	54
2005	54

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Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)

11 teachers

School Rankings

This School

State Level (AR)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

13:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

15%

Black

96%

19%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage High School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	96%	19%	32%
2022	96%	20%	32%
2021	96%	20%	32%
2020	96%	20%	32%
2019	96%	20%	32%
2018	97%	21%	32%
2017	97%	21%	32%
2016	97%	21%	33%
2015	97%	21%	31%
2005	96%	23%	35%

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White

58%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage High School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	4%	59%	51%
2022	4%	59%	52%
2021	4%	60%	52%
2020	4%	61%	54%
2019	4%	61%	54%
2018	3%	60%	56%
2017	3%	60%	56%
2016	3%	61%	56%
2015	3%	61%	51%
2005	4%	69%	63%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.08

0.61

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage High School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	0.08	0.60	0.63
2022	0.08	0.60	0.62
2021	0.08	0.58	0.62
2020	0.08	0.58	0.61
2019	0.08	0.58	0.61
2018	0.06	0.58	0.59
2017	0.06	0.58	0.59
2016	0.06	0.57	0.57
2015	0.06	0.57	0.55
2005	0.08	0.47	0.48

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Eligible for

65%

56%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage High School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	65%	54%	57%
2022	65%	58%	62%
2021	65%	58%	59%
2020	65%	56%	62%
2019	65%	56%	62%
2018	64%	26%	27%
2017	64%	26%	27%
2016	64%	56%	63%
2015	64%	53%	63%
2005	65%	43%	48%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Carthage High School	Arkansas	Malvern School District
2023	9%	10%	13%
2022	9%	7%	10%
2021	9%	7%	10%
2020	9%	8%	11%
2019	9%	8%	11%
2018	9%	9%	9%
2017	9%	9%	9%
2016	9%	8%	8%
2015	9%	9%	8%
2005	9%	9%	11%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Malvern School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Carthage High School?

54 students attend Carthage High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Carthage High School students are Black, and 4% of students are White.

What grades does Carthage High School offer ?

Carthage High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Carthage High School part of?

Carthage High School is part of Malvern School District.

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