Serving 249 students in grades 9-12, Caruthersville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Caruthersville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caruthersville High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caruthersville High School?
The graduation rate of Caruthersville High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Caruthersville High School?
249 students attend Caruthersville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Caruthersville High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caruthersville High School?
Caruthersville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Caruthersville High School offer ?
Caruthersville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Caruthersville High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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