Caruthersville High School

1708 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 258 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 39%). 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 equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Caruthersville High School's student population of 258 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
258 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Caruthersville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caruthersville High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1796 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Caruthersville High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Caruthersville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Caruthersville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Caruthersville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Caruthersville High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Caruthersville High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Caruthersville High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Caruthersville High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Caruthersville High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Caruthersville High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Caruthersville High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Caruthersville High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Caruthersville High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Caruthersville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Caruthersville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
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 #1796 out of 2,084 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 39% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Caruthersville High School?
258 students attend Caruthersville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Caruthersville High School students are Black, 44% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Caruthersville High School offer ?
Caruthersville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Caruthersville High School part of?
Caruthersville High School is part of Caruthersville 18 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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