Schools in Carthage, Missouri (2025)
10 schools · 5,070 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 398.
Carthage, in Missouri, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,070 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 10 public.
The median Enrollment across Carthage's schools is 398, above the Missouri median of 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
9 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Pleasant Valley Elem. (69.1, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Steadley Elem. (60.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Carthage 6th Grade Center (47.4, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Carthage High School (1,626 students), Carthage Jr. High (773 students), Carthage Intermediate Center (664 students).
Ranked schools in Carthage
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Missouri.
- 169Pleasant Valley Elem.Carthage · Public Elementary74.5% Math proficiency · 162 students
- 260Steadley Elem.Carthage · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 347Carthage 6th Grade CenterCarthage · Public Middle71.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 377 students
- 446Mark Twain Elem.Carthage · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 164 students
- 542Columbian Elem.Carthage · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 639Carthage High SchoolCarthage · Public High33% Math proficiency · 1,626 students
- 737Carthage Intermediate CenterCarthage · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 664 students
- 833Fairview Elem.Carthage · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 444 students
- 930Carthage Jr. HighCarthage · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 773 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Valley Elem. Carthage · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 69.1 Top 25% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 162 |
| 2 | Steadley Elem. Carthage · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 60.3 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 3 | Carthage 6th Grade Center Carthage · Middle · Grades 6–6 | Public | 47.4 Lower 50% | 71.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 377 |
| 4 | Mark Twain Elem. Carthage · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 45.8 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 164 |
| 5 | Columbian Elem. Carthage · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 42.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 6 | Carthage High School Carthage · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.9 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 1,626 |
| 7 | Carthage Intermediate Center Carthage · Elementary · Grades 4–5 | Public | 36.8 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 664 |
| 8 | Fairview Elem. Carthage · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 33.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 444 |
| 9 | Carthage Jr. High Carthage · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 30.3 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 773 |
Other schools in Carthage
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Carthage side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Carthage?
Pleasant Valley Elem. is the highest-ranked school in Carthage with a Success Index (US) of 69.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Carthage?
Carthage has 10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other) educating 5,070 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Carthage?
The median Enrollment across schools in Carthage is 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.