For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,360 students in Carthage, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 495 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Carthage, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Carthage, NC are Carthage Elementary School, Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School and Crain's Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Carthage, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Rockingham St
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2201 Farm Life Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 949-2501
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 949-2501
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Crain's Creek Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4631 Union Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pinckney Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Grades: 7-13
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Pinckney Rd, Attn: Connect
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2976
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2976
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carthage, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Carthage, NC include Carthage Elementary School, Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School and Crain's Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Carthage, NC?
5 public schools are located in Carthage, NC.
What percentage of students in Carthage, NC go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Carthage, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage, NC?
Carthage, NC public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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