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Best Schools in Carthage, NC
Carthage, NC has 20 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,609 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Carthage exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carthage, NC
The top high schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Pines High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
2. Pinecrest High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 2221 Students
3. North Moore High
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 593 Students
4. The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carthage, NC
The top middle schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Pine Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
2. New Century Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
3. Crain's Creek Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 592 Students
4. Elise Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carthage, NC
The top elementary schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
2. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
3. West Pine Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
4. Vass-lakeview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
5. Carthage Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
6. Highfalls Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 256 Students
7. Cameron Elementary
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 226 Students
8. Robbins Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
9. St John Paul Ii Catholic School
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St John Paul Ii Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 218 Students
10. Fellowship Christian Academy
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Fellowship Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 72 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carthage, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carthage, NC has a total population of 10,107 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carthage, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carthage, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carthage, NC.
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carthage, NC
How many schools are in Carthage, NC?
Carthage, NC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,609 students in total.
How do schools in Carthage perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Carthage score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Carthage exceed 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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Every school in Carthage
4 of 4 schools in Carthage carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1F: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Carthage. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.