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Schools in Carterville · Webb City R-VII School District

Carterville’s public schools outscore 90% of Missouri districts

On the state math tests, 57% of Carterville’s students scored proficient, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Carterville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
58%
▲ 15 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 18 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 4 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$10.6K
▼ 28% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.1
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
2,322 students on the public path
In brief

Carterville’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $10,561 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Webb City JR. High, then Webb City High. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Carterville’s grade

A+ Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 90% of Missouri school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 90%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (625)Better than 93%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,468 test results and a graduating class of 318 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Carterville’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,456 in math, 2,479 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Carterville, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–4Carterville Elem.Webb City R-VII School DistrictA−
7–8Webb City JR. Highin Webb CityA−
9–12Webb City Highin Webb CityB

Carterville’s public schools are run by Webb City R-VII School District, which also serves Airport Drive, Alba, Neck City and Oronogo and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Webb City R-VII School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 11 schools · 4,623 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 15.1 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$10,561MO $14,569 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 43.2% · 2479 students tested
Math57%
State average 39.2% · 2456 students tested

Carterville vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Carterville’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
CartervilleAWebb City R-VII
Webb CityAWebb City R-VII

Every school in Carterville

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Cartervilleby address
Carterville Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–4
A−
232 students12:1Rate it →
Also serving Cartervillein other towns
Webb City JR. High
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Webb City
A−
709 students15:1Rate it →
Webb City High
High · Grades 9–12 · Webb City
B
1,381 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Carterville’s schools

Are Carterville’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Carterville children attend outscore 90% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Carterville in?

Webb City R-VII School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,623 students in 11 schools (2024–25).

Where do Carterville kids go to high school?

Webb City High in Webb City, with 1,381 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Carterville’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Webb City R-VII School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Carterville spend per student?

$10,561 in Webb City R-VII School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.