Carthage ISD School District

1600 W Panola
Carthage, TX 75633-2370
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Carthage ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,674 students in Carthage ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Carthage ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
2,674 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Carthage ISD School District, which is ranked #535 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#547 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Carthage ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carthage ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carthage ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Carthage ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
513 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
53%
# Black Students
534 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
20%
13%
# White Students
1,519 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
57%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
132
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
185
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
202
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
184
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
211
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,068 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,264 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Carthage ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Carthage ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,068
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Carthage ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,264
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Carthage ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Carthage ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carthage High School
Math: 59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
Rank: #22.
Carthage J High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
606 Holly St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Grades: 7-8
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Libby Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 Davis St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Grades: 2-3
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
Baker-koonce Int
Math: 38% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 N Daniel St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Grades: 4-6
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carthage Pri
1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254
Grades: PK-1
| 519 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carthage ISD School District?
Carthage ISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,674 students.
What is the rank of Carthage ISD School District?
Carthage ISD School District is ranked #535 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage ISD School District?
57% of Carthage ISD School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carthage ISD School District?
Carthage ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Carthage ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,264 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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