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Enrollment
1,626
High
DISTRICT 507 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARTHAGE R-IX·NCES 290746000211
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL
2600 SOUTH RIVER, CARTHAGE, MO 64836 · (417) 359-7020 · Jasper County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,626 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 55% of Missouri public high schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public high schools
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
88 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
926 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 386 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 393 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 449 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 398 | 24% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
47.6%
MO avg 44.9% . +9.6pp since 2021
Math
28.0%
MO avg 43.8% . -1.1pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 28 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 10 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 1 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4.6% | 43.0% | 34.0% | 18.2% |
| Math | 7.0% | 21.0% | 40.1% | 31.7% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 47.6% | 28.0% |
| 2023-24 | 46.4% | 39.0% |
| 2022-23 | 53.2% | 35.4% |
| 2021-22 | 38.0% | 29.1% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
36.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
38.5%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 36% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 39% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL's state test result (36.0% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,626 | 56.9% | 36.0% |
| MONETT HIGH MONETT | 742 | 51.9% | 40.1% |
| VAN HORN HIGH INDEPENDNCE | 1,067 | 77.9% | 25.4% |
| MARSHALL SR. HIGH MARSHALL | 827 | 46.4% | 28.3% |
| TRUMAN HIGH INDEPENDENCE | 1,720 | 62.2% | 34.0% |
| LA MONTE HIGH LA MONTE | 144 | 61.1% | 29.5% |
Matched among Missouri high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jasper County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.0% | #241 of 443 | #6 of 6 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 28.0% | #322 of 453 ▼ 135 | #6 of 6 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 47.6% | #205 of 382 ▼ 2 | #5 of 6 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +4.3pp | #85 of 231 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,626 | #41 of 561 | #2 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.4:1 | #326 of 343 | #6 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.3% | #60 of 343 | #1 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.9% | #130 of 455 | #3 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +10.8% | #66 of 151 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,626
+110 (+7%) vs 2020
+129% since 1990-91, when it was 710
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
was 18.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,626 | 88.5 | 18.4:1 | 57% (926) |
| 2023-24 | 1,634 | 85.9 | 19.0:1 | 60% (985) |
| 2022-23 | 1,610 | 89.2 | 18.1:1 | 60% (965) |
| 2020-21 | 1,516 | 83 | 18.3:1 | 51% (768) |
| 2017-18 | 1,467 | 80.8 | 18.2:1 | 58% (853) |
| 2015-16 | 1,356 | 78 | 17.4:1 | 49% (661) |
| 2010-11 | 1,247 | 65 | 19.2:1 | 46% (568) |
| 2000-01 | 824 | 49 | 16.8:1 | 10% (85) |
| 1990-91 | 710 | 35 | 20.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (1,467 to 1,626); teachers up 10% (80.8 to 88.5).
About CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL is the name of a large high school in CARTHAGE, Missouri. Classes run from 9 through 12, and the school has 1,626 students. Against the 501-student average for high schools in Missouri, enrollment here is 225% higher.
Enrollment across the 10 schools in CARTHAGE R-IX totals 5,070 students.
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has no majority group, and White students are the largest at 48%. Smaller groups are 47% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. County-wide, 83% of Jasper County residents are White. By the diversity index, CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL comes in at 54%.
Teachers at CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL total 88.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 18.4:1. The 12.2:1 average for high schools in Missouri is lower than this school's figure. The school counts 926 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 57%. That is close to the 57% average for public schools in Jasper County.
The allk12 Grade for CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL is B. Compared with Missouri public high schools, the school scored higher than 55% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
A school with CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL's lunch-eligibility share in Missouri is predicted to score 38.5%. CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL scores 36.0%, 2.6 points below that line.
Jasper County census figures show that median household income is about $60,694, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 25% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL is among the 49 public schools in Jasper County.
FAIRVIEW ELEM. is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of 4 schools in the immediate area with test results, CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL ranks 3rd on average proficiency.
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL falls in the Town: Fringe locale category, used for schools in a town close to an urbanized area.
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL saw enrollment rise 7% between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Jasper County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
124,357
Census ACS
Median income
$60,694
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
21,177 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CARTHAGE R-IX
- CARTHAGE JR. HIGHMiddle · 773 students
- CARTHAGE INTERMEDIATE CENTERElementary · 664 students
- FAIRVIEW ELEM.Elementary · 444 students
- COLUMBIAN ELEM.Elementary · 398 students
- CARTHAGE 6TH GRADE CENTERMiddle · 377 students
- STEADLEY ELEM.Elementary · 346 students
Other schools in CARTHAGE
- CARTHAGE JR. HIGHMiddle · 773 students
- CARTHAGE INTERMEDIATE CENTERElementary · 664 students
- FAIRVIEW ELEM.Elementary · 444 students
- COLUMBIAN ELEM.Elementary · 398 students
- CARTHAGE 6TH GRADE CENTERMiddle · 377 students
- STEADLEY ELEM.Elementary · 346 students
Other Carthage High schools
One other US public school is named Carthage High. CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL is the largest of the 2.
- Carthage High SchoolCARTHAGE, TX · 785 students
Nearby schools
- FAIRVIEW ELEM.0.7 mi · 444
- EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PAT CENTER0.7 mi · 116
- CARTHAGE JR. HIGH1.2 mi · 773
- MARK TWAIN ELEM.1.4 mi · 164
- CARTHAGE INTERMEDIATE CENTER2.0 mi · 664
- CARTHAGE 6TH GRADE CENTER2.0 mi · 377
Frequently asked questions
About CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL?
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,626 students in grades 09-12.
Is CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 18.4:1 (88 FTE teachers).
How diverse is CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL?
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 48% White, 47% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by CARTHAGE R-IX.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.