CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 5 public schools serving 2,909 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,168 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jefferson County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,385 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 10.6% local, 66.5% state, and 23.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $123,890 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 60/100, ranked #264 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 282.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.6% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% African American across the district's schools.
Carthage Middle School accounts for 29.2% of all CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities
CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 390 students (lowest) to 925 students (highest), a spread of 535 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 282:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.
CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 18.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 schools, including 4 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 2,909 students.
How much does CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $27,385 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #264 in New York.
What is the average teacher salary in CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The average teacher salary in CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $123,890 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 72.6% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #264 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.