Carthage Central School District

25059 Woolworth St
Carthage, NY 13619-9527
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Carthage Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 815 students in Carthage Central School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in New York.
Public High School in Carthage Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Public High School in Carthage Central School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carthage Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,459 Schools
# Students
2,900 Students
945,408 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
85,258 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Carthage Central School District, which is ranked #622 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#626 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Carthage Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carthage Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carthage Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carthage Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Carthage Central   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
6,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
85,962 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
354 Students
269,196 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
28%
# Black Students
155 Students
166,701 Students
% Black Students
6%
18%
# White Students
2,123 Students
381,060 Students
% White Students
73%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
2,408 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
210 Students
33,377 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,755
# Students in K Grade:
259
7,664
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
8,193
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
7,899
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
7,634
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
7,552
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
8,191
# Students in 6th Grade:
223
21,246
# Students in 7th Grade:
229
32,505
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
35,727
# Students in 9th Grade:
215
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
197
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
193
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
17
26,844

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,960 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,355 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Carthage Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$74 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Carthage Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,960
$31,353
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Carthage Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,355
$32,230
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Carthage Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Carthage Central School District Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carthage Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
36500 Nys Rt 26
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-5030
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students

Recent Articles

How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,900 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links