Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carthage Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carthage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carthage Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning, Growing, and Shining Together
School Rankings
Carthage Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carthage Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
11%
24%
White
65%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Moore County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carthage Elementary School's ranking?
Carthage Elementary School is ranked #827 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Carthage Elementary School often compared to?
Carthage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robbins Elementary School, Bennett School, Highfalls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Carthage Elementary School?
350 students attend Carthage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Carthage Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carthage Elementary School?
Carthage Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carthage Elementary School offer ?
Carthage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carthage Elementary School part of?
Carthage Elementary School is part of Moore County Schools.
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