For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 732 students in Carthage, MO.
The top ranked public middle school in Carthage, MO is Carthage Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carthage, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carthage Jr. High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
827 E. Centennial
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7050
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7050
Grades: 7-8
| 732 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carthage, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carthage, MO include Carthage Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carthage?
1 public middle schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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