Carthage High School is a public high school located in Carthage, Missouri, United States. It is a part of the Carthage R-IX School District. The district includes Carthage, Brooklyn Heights, Fidelity, and the southern portion of Carytown.
Serving 1,626 students in grades 9-12, Carthage 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 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,626 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carthage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carthage High School's student population of 1,626 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,626 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Carthage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carthage High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1335 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
47%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
48%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carthage R-IX School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carthage High School's ranking?
Carthage High School is ranked #1335 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Carthage High School often compared to?
Carthage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webb City High School, Carl Junction High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carthage High School?
The graduation rate of Carthage High School is 89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Carthage High School?
1,626 students attend Carthage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Carthage High School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carthage High School?
Carthage High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carthage High School offer ?
Carthage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carthage High School part of?
Carthage High School is part of Carthage R-IX School District.
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