Serving 264 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Caruthersville High School's student population of 264 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caruthersville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caruthersville High School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
43%
15%
White
47%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Caruthersville High School's ranking?
Caruthersville High School is ranked #1621 out of 2,092 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 37% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caruthersville High School?
The graduation rate of Caruthersville High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Caruthersville High School?
264 students attend Caruthersville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Caruthersville High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caruthersville High School?
Caruthersville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than 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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