Serving 398 students in grades 7-8, Carthage J High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carthage Junior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Carthage school district, covering approximately 532.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carthage J High School's student population of 398 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carthage J High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carthage J High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2402 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carthage J High School's ranking?
Carthage J High School is ranked #2402 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carthage J High School?
398 students attend Carthage J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Carthage J High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carthage J High School?
Carthage J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carthage J High School offer ?
Carthage J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carthage J High School part of?
Carthage J High School is part of Carthage Independent School District.
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