For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 773 students in Carthage, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Carthage, MO is Carthage Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carthage, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carthage Jr. High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
827 E. Centennial
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7050
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7050
Gr: 7-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carthage, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carthage, MO include Carthage Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carthage?
1 public middle schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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