Best Schools in Carthage, IN
Carthage, IN has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,688 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Carthage meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carthage, IN
The top high schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastern Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
2. Rushville Consolidated High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rush County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
3. Knightstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
C A Beard Memorial School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carthage, IN
The top middle schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benjamin Rush Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rush County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 318 Students
2. Eastern Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 268 Students
3. Knightstown Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
C A Beard Memorial School Corp • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 361 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carthage, IN
The top elementary schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Knightstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
C A Beard Memorial School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 382 Students
2. Eastern Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
3. Arlington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rush County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 140 Students
4. Rushville Elementary School East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rush County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carthage, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carthage, IN has a total population of 1,523 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carthage, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carthage, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carthage, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carthage, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carthage, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carthage, IN
How many schools are in Carthage, IN?
Carthage, IN has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,688 students in total.
How do schools in Carthage perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Carthage score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Carthage meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carthage?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations