CARTHAGE R-IX

Located at 709 W. Centennial Ave. in Carthage, Missouri, the Carthage R-IX School District serves as an active, comprehensive public school system dedicated to educating children from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Nestled within a fringe town setting in the broader Joplin metropolitan area, the district operates 11 operational schools designed to foster student achievement and growth across all developmental stages. Currently enrolling over 5,000 students, the district reflects a vibrant and diverse community, comprising approximately 2,447 White students, 2,367 Hispanic students, and a blend of multiracial and minority populations that enrich the district's cultural landscape.

To effectively serve its student body of 5,070 learners, Carthage R-IX maintains a robust staffing infrastructure powered by nearly 1,692 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This dedicated workforce features approximately 777 FTE classroom teachers and 112 FTE instructional aides, complemented by over 800 FTE support staff members who manage everything from operational logistics to specialized student services. For families, community members, and educational researchers evaluating the district’s academic landscape, Carthage R-IX combines substantial institutional scale with personalized educational support, maintaining a strong community presence both locally and online at carthagetigers.org.