Serving 243 students in grades 9-12, Caruthersville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caruthersville High's attendance zone covers the entire Caruthersville school district, encompassing an area of approximately 10.9 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 4.1 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caruthersville High School's student population of 243 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Caruthersville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caruthersville High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1797 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caruthersville High School's ranking?
Caruthersville High School is ranked #1797 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Caruthersville High School often compared to?
Caruthersville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delta C-7 High School, Cooter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caruthersville High School?
The graduation rate of Caruthersville High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Caruthersville High School?
243 students attend Caruthersville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Caruthersville High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caruthersville High School?
Caruthersville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Caruthersville High School offer ?
Caruthersville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caruthersville High School part of?
Caruthersville High School is part of Caruthersville 18 School District.
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