Carthage High School vs Carthage Intermediate Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carthage High School
Carthage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,626 students
Carthage Intermediate Center
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
664 students
| Measure | Carthage High School Carthage, Missouri | Carthage Intermediate Center Carthage, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 497 | #850 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11204 of 16,910 | #34087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 1,626 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 1,626 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carthage High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 36.8).
- •Carthage High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Carthage High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Carthage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 66.3%).
- •Carthage Intermediate Center does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.5).
- •Carthage High School is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 664.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carthage High School better than Carthage Intermediate Center?
On the Success Index (US), Carthage High School ranks higher (38.9 vs 36.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carthage High School and Carthage Intermediate Center?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage High School: 1,626. Carthage Intermediate Center: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage High School and Carthage Intermediate Center rank in Missouri?
Carthage High School is 380th of 497 and Carthage Intermediate Center is 850th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).