Best High Schools in Carthage, MO

Carthage, MO has 6 high schools with 5,676 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Carthage score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carthage meet expectations.

1. Webb City High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1349 Students

2. Carthage High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students

3. Joplin High

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students

4. Jasper Co. High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jasper Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students

5. Diamond High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students

Best Middle Schools in Carthage, MO

Carthage, MO has 7 middle schools with 3,503 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Carthage score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carthage meet expectations.

1. Webb City Jr. High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 732 Students

2. Carthage 6th Grade Center

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 6 • 359 Students

3. Carthage Jr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 752 Students

4. East Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students

5. Diamond Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Carthage, MO

Carthage, MO has 11 elementary schools with 3,114 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Carthage score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carthage meet expectations.

1. Pleasant Valley Elem.

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 171 Students

2. Carterville Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 239 Students

3. Steadley Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 362 Students

4. Mark Twain Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 166 Students

5. Diamond Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students

6. Wildwood Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sarcoxie R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students

7. Carthage Intermediate Center

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 772 Students

8. Jasper Co. Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jasper Co. R-v • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 236 Students

9. Avilla Elem.

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Avilla R-xiii • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 124 Students

10. Fairview Elem.

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 406 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Carthage, MO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Carthage, MO has a total population of 22,669 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Carthage, MO

12,293

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carthage, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

24.83 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carthage, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carthage, MO.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

888 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Carthage, MO Internet Health Assessment.

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