Carthage High School vs Fairview Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 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
Fairview Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–3
444 students
| Measure | Carthage High School Carthage, Missouri | Fairview Elem. Carthage, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 497 | #911 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11204 of 16,910 | #36570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,626 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 1,626 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carthage High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 33.0).
- •Carthage High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Carthage High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Carthage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 74.3%).
- •Fairview Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.5).
- •Carthage High School is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 444.
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 Fairview Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Carthage High School ranks higher (38.9 vs 33.0 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 Fairview Elem.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage High School: 1,626. Fairview Elem.: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage High School and Fairview Elem. rank in Missouri?
Carthage High School is 380th of 497 and Fairview Elem. is 911th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).