CARTHAGE J H

CARTHAGE J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CARTHAGE ISD school district, located in CARTHAGE, TX with about 413 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, CARTHAGE J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Carthage Junior High, located at 606 Holly Street in Carthage, Texas, serves as a key educational hub within the Carthage Independent School District. As a junior high institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and developmental needs of students in their early adolescent years. The school aims to provide a structured yet supportive environment that encourages academic achievement, personal responsibility, and student engagement in extracurricular activities.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Carthage Independent School District, which emphasizes excellence in education and community involvement. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Carthage Junior High focuses on preparing its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education and beyond. Parents and community members can stay informed about school programs, academic calendars, and district news through the official Carthage ISD website at http://www.carthageisd.org.

For more information, contact CARTHAGE J H at (903) 693-2751 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

606 HOLLY ST
CARTHAGE, TX 75633-1429
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CARTHAGE J H is a public Title I school in CARTHAGE, TX with about 413 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CARTHAGE ISD
Total Students:
413
Teachers:
26.46
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 413 students

White
57.6%
Black or African American
21.3%
Hispanic/Latino
19.1%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.