- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carthage, TX
Carthage J H
Federal NCES profile for Carthage J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481311000814
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carthage J H earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carthage J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage J H ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Carthage, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Carthage J H held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481311000814 · Carthage, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 14.2:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage H S (785 students)
Carthage J H held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carthage J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carthage H S
Carthage H S
785 students
- Baker-Koonce I
Baker-Koonce Int
566 students
- Carthage Pri
Carthage Pri
513 students
- This school
Carthage J H
398 students
- Libby El
Libby El
375 students
What this shows Carthage J H reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carthage J H compares
Carthage J H 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Carthage J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker-Koonce Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carthage Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Libby El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carthage J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carthage J H
How many students attend Carthage J H?
Carthage J H has 398 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carthage, TX. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage J H is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 J H?
54.1% of students at Carthage J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carthage J H?
The largest demographic group at Carthage J H is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Carthage, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carthage J H?
Carthage J H has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage J H ranks #5 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 J H, Carthage Isd also operates Carthage H S (785 students), Baker-Koonce Int (566 students), and Carthage Pri (513 students). See the Carthage Isd district page for the complete list.