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Carthage Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,621 students in Carthage Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Carthage Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
2,621 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Carthage Independent School District, which is ranked #558 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#535 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
523 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
53%
# Black Students
516 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
20%
13%
# White Students
1,474 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
56%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
134
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
173
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
191
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
183
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
184
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
186
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
205
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,373 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,573 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,373
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,573
$14,148
Best Carthage Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Davis St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Grades: 2-3
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Carthage J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 Holly St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Grades: 7-8
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Carthage High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Rank: #44.
Baker-koonce Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Daniel St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Grades: 4-6
| 568 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carthage Independent School District?
Carthage Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,621 students.
What is the rank of Carthage Independent School District?
Carthage Independent School District is ranked #558 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage Independent School District?
56% of Carthage Independent School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carthage Independent School District?
Carthage Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Carthage Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,573 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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