For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,634 students in Carthage, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Carthage, MO is Carthage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Carthage, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carthage High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carthage, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carthage High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 South River
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7020
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Carthage Technical Center
Vocational School
1100 E. Airport Drive
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7026
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7026
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carthage, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Carthage, MO include Carthage High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carthage?
2 public high schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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