Carthage High School vs. Webb City High School
Should you attend Carthage High School or Webb City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carthage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Webb City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,610 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 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,349 students in grades 9-12, Webb City High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,610 students
1,349 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1429 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#290 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Graduation Rate
91%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
435
378
Grade 10 Students
415
333
Grade 11 Students
393
325
Grade 12 Students
367
313
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
45%
9%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
49%
82%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%