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Carl Junction High School

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Carl Junction High School ranks 65 th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

65^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 82% of Missouri high schools

Summary

Carl Junction High School is a public high school serving 975 students in grades 9-12 in Carl Junction, Missouri, part of the Carl Junction R-I school district. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Missouri, with a current statewide ranking of 65 out of 367 high schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carl Junction High School's academic performance is impressive, with students consistently outperforming the state average in standardized test scores. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 66.3% of students were proficient or better in English II, compared to the state average of 52.9%. The school also maintains an exceptional four-year graduation rate, reaching as high as 97.4% in recent years, significantly above the state average. When compared to nearby high schools like Diamond High, Jasper County High School, and Carthage High School, Carl Junction High School stands out with its higher academic performance and graduation rates.

Despite its impressive achievements, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has been relatively high, ranging from 17.2% to 19.5% in recent years. This is an area the school may want to address to further improve student outcomes. Additionally, Carl Junction High School's spending per student, ranging from $8,159 to $9,682 in recent years, is lower than some of the nearby schools, suggesting the school is able to achieve its high performance with relatively efficient resource allocation.

924

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,841

Per pupil spending ?

31.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834-9402

(417) 649-7081

District: Carl Junction R-I

Feeder schools for Carl Junction High School:

Elementary:	Carl Junction Primary 2-3
	Carl Junction Primary K-1
Middle:	Carl Junction Intermediate
	Carl Junction Junior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Two or more races:

8.2%

Hispanic:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 94th percentile in 2021 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (52% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Missouri high schools

✓94% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 94th-percentile peak (2021) to 82nd (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg53%

Missouri avg44%

65^th of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From top 36% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Missouri High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	65 of 367	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	64.9	82 of 378	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	66.3	61 of 352	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	75.5	36 of 361	90.0%	★★★★★
2021	79.6	23 of 358	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	58.9	134 of 460	70.9%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	75 of 468	84.0%	★★★★☆
2017	76.5	64 of 404	84.2%	★★★★☆
2016	78.4	35 of 401	91.3%	★★★★★
2015	59.1	180 of 504	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.5	103 of 521	80.2%	★★★★☆
2013	66.2	85 of 523	83.7%	★★★★☆
2012	62.8	132 of 522	74.7%	★★★★☆
2011	59.3	173 of 528	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.1	121 of 516	76.6%	★★★★☆
2009	60.5	135 of 507	73.4%	★★★★☆
2008	62.3	170 of 539	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	52.8	248 of 538	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.5	189 of 534	64.6%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	24.7	93 of 111	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.8	41 of 95	56.8%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	57.3	20 of 47	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.6	9 of 50	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	45.9	64 of 96	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.4	34 of 100	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	44.6	49 of 91	46.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	72.4	42 of 279	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	49 of 274	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.3	35 of 268	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.8	25 of 250	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	47.0	178 of 368	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.6	180 of 382	52.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	53.2	57 of 138	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.4	98 of 135	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.3	84 of 127	33.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	57.6	93 of 306	69.6%	★★★★☆
2024	56.1	90 of 321	72.0%	★★★★☆
2023	56.9	75 of 302	75.2%	★★★★☆
2022	69.1	49 of 310	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.6	27 of 309	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	54.8	135 of 430	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.8	84 of 440	80.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)85th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)70th percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2025)59th percentile-24 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)57th percentile-25 vs school

Hispanic (2019)46th percentile-25 vs school

Disabled (2022)16th percentile-74 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English II66%+13 vs state

Biology I52%+15 vs state

Algebra I44%~ state avg

Government44%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Carl Junction High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)	MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	MAP Algebra II (2025)	MAP Government (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carl Junction High School	Public	9-12	206 S Roney	Carl Junction	64834	Jasper County	Carl Junction R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 649-7081	924	65	14.2	31.3%	757 (81.9%)	10 (1.1%)	52 (5.6%)	6 (0.6%)	17 (1.8%)	6 (0.6%)	76 (8.2%)	70.7	65^th of 367 public high schools	82.3%		64.9	82^nd of 378 public high schools	78.3%	17		44.0	51.9	66.3		43.5	$11,841	$465	$11,377
Webb City High	Public	9-12	621 N Madison	Webb City	64870	Jasper County	Webb City R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 673-6010	1,381	88	15.6	40.0%	1,121 (81.2%)	25 (1.8%)	118 (8.5%)	16 (1.2%)	14 (1.0%)	6 (0.4%)	81 (5.9%)	66.3	80^th of 367 public high schools	78.2%		63.2	84^th of 378 public high schools	77.8%	4		38.0	45.8	62.1	76.2	46.0	$10,959	$683	$10,276
Gateway School	Public	5-12	1823 W 20th St	Joplin	64804	Jasper County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 629-3410	11	2	5.5	72.7%	10 (90.9%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Joplin High	Public	9-12	2104 Indiana Ave	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5230	2,288	125	18.3	58.8%	1,537 (67.2%)	112 (4.9%)	286 (12.5%)	38 (1.7%)	45 (2.0%)	56 (2.4%)	214 (9.4%)	52	145^th of 367 public high schools	60.5%		47.2	167^th of 378 public high schools	55.8%	22		37.2	39.4	51.4	63.6	37.2	$10,614	$1,330	$9,284
Franklin Technology Center	Public	9-12	2104 Indiana Ave	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5260	0	22	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Carthage High School	Public	9-12	2600 South River	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(417) 359-7020	1,626	88	18.3	56.9%	785 (48.3%)	10 (0.6%)	768 (47.2%)	9 (0.6%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	43 (2.6%)	38.1	217^th of 367 public high schools	40.9%		41.5	203^rd of 378 public high schools	46.3%	14		25.4	35.8	46.1		29.5	$11,726	$542	$11,184
Carthage Technical Center	Public	9-12	1100 E. Airport Drive	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(417) 359-7026	0	30	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jasper County High School	Public	7-12	201 W Mercer	Jasper	64755	Jasper County	Jasper County R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 394-2511	213	18	11.7	48.8%	190 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	33.8	239^th of 367 public high schools	34.9%		27.5	273^rd of 378 public high schools	27.8%	34	49.9	24.3	32.2				$11,492	$517	$10,975
Diamond High	Public	9-12	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 325-5188	243	22	11.0	44.9%	200 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.3%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.7%)	32.2	252^nd of 367 public high schools	31.3%		21.8	298^th of 378 public high schools	21.2%	46		38.9	22.4				$14,294	$316	$13,978

Frequently Asked Questions about Carl Junction High School

How many students attend Carl Junction High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 924 students attended Carl Junction High School.

What schools feed into Carl Junction High School?

Carl Junction High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carl Junction Primary 2-3
Elementary : Carl Junction Primary K-1
Middle : Carl Junction Intermediate
Middle : Carl Junction Junior High

Is Carl Junction High School a good school?

Carl Junction High School ranks 65^th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Carl Junction High School in?

Carl Junction R-I

What is the racial makeup of Carl Junction High School?

Students at Carl Junction High School are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

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