Carthage High School
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 469 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 174th out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 704 N Jordan Street, Carthage, MS 39051
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Leake County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,074
- Graduation Rate: 56.2%
- Dropout Rate: 3.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.4
- Enrolled Students: 3,354
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 469
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 29.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 246 (52.5%)
- Females: 223 (47.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 62 (13.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 273 (58.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 335 (71.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 7 | 1.5% |
| Black | 265 | 56.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.8% |
| White | 176 | 37.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 149 | 31.8% |
| 10th Grade | 119 | 25.4% |
| 11th Grade | 94 | 20.0% |
| 12th Grade | 95 | 20.3% |
| Ungraded | 12 | 2.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 55%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:45%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $41,340
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,278 | 90% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Carthage High School
- Reviewed by Student on October 11, 2011
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - This school is okay. there are many subjects here but it is hard to get to know people because there are too many.
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