- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carthage, TX
Carthage H S
Federal NCES profile for Carthage H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481311000812
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carthage H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carthage H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage H S ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Carthage, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Carthage H S held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.9 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 481311000812 · Carthage, TX High · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 11.4:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker-Koonce Int (566 students)
Carthage H S held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.9 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carthage H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carthage H S
785 students
- Baker-Koonce I
Baker-Koonce Int
566 students
- Carthage Pri
Carthage Pri
513 students
- Carthage J H
Carthage J H
398 students
- Libby El
Libby El
375 students
What this shows Carthage H S reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carthage H S compares
Carthage H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Carthage H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carthage Isd reports $13,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carthage H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker-Koonce Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carthage Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carthage J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Libby El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carthage H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carthage H S
How many students attend Carthage H S?
Carthage H S has 785 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carthage, TX. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage H S is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carthage H S?
50.3% of students at Carthage H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carthage H S?
The largest demographic group at Carthage H S is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Carthage, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carthage H S?
Carthage H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carthage H S rank among public schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage H S ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Carthage, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carthage on the city page.
What other schools are in Carthage Isd?
Besides Carthage H S, Carthage Isd also operates Baker-Koonce Int (566 students), Carthage Pri (513 students), and Carthage J H (398 students). See the Carthage Isd district page for the complete list.