Top Rankings
Carthage Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,637 students in Carthage Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Carthage Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
2,637 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carthage Independent School District, which is ranked #499 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#491 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
21%
54%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
56%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,279 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,478 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,279
$13,352
Spending / Student
$15,478
$14,079
Best Carthage Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carthage J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 Holly St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Gr: 7-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Carthage High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Davis St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Gr: 2-3 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Baker-koonce Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Daniel St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Gr: 4-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
#1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254
Gr: PK-1 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carthage Independent School District?
Carthage Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,637 students.
What is the rank of Carthage Independent School District?
Carthage Independent School District is ranked #499 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage Independent School District?
56% of Carthage Independent School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carthage Independent School District?
Carthage Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Carthage Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,478 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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