Carver High School

3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Carver High School serves 865 students in grades 9-12.
Carver High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 865 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Carver High School's student population of 865 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
865 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Carver High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carver High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Overall Testing Rank
#875 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
91%
36%
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White
2%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carver High School's ranking?
Carver High School is ranked #875 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Carver High School often compared to?
Carver High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus High School, Hardaway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver High School?
The graduation rate of Carver High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Carver High School?
865 students attend Carver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Carver High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver High School?
Carver High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver High School offer ?
Carver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carver High School part of?
Carver High School is part of Muscogee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 865 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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