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CARTHAGE R-IX

Missouri · Public School District
11
Schools
5,092
Students
$12,864
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
65.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CARTHAGE R-IX is a public school district in Missouri serving 5,092 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,864 is below the national average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARTHAGE INTERMEDIATE CENTER04–05772
COLUMBIAN ELEM.KG–03379
FAIRVIEW ELEM.KG–03406
MARK TWAIN ELEM.KG–03166
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM.PK–03171
STEADLEY ELEM.KG–03362
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARTHAGE 6TH GRADE CENTER06–06359
CARTHAGE JR. HIGH07–08752
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,610
CARTHAGE TECHNICAL CTR.09–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PAT CENTERPK–PK115
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,864-10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
36%
State
46.4%
Local (property tax)
36.3%
Federal
17.3%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,092
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CARTHAGE R-IX?
CARTHAGE R-IX has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,092 students.
What is the graduation rate for CARTHAGE R-IX?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CARTHAGE R-IX spend per student?
CARTHAGE R-IX spends $12,864 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CARTHAGE R-IX?
66% of students in CARTHAGE R-IX qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CARTHAGE R-IX?
No, CARTHAGE R-IX does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CARTHAGE R-IX serve?
CARTHAGE R-IX serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CARTHAGE R-IX?
The median opportunity score across schools in CARTHAGE R-IX is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.