Serving 633 students in grades 6-8, Carver Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carver Middle serves the northwest part of Spartanburg, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 16.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carver Middle School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
633 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Carver Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1009 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
69%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Middle School's ranking?
Carver Middle School is ranked #1009 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Carver Middle School often compared to?
Carver Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccracken Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Carver Middle School?
633 students attend Carver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Carver Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver Middle School?
Carver Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver Middle School offer ?
Carver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carver Middle School part of?
Carver Middle School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Carver Middle School embraces AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) principles to
promote a career and college readiness culture and STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) pedagogy. Students participate in the fine arts through chorus, band, orchestra and award winning art instruction. Additionally, 7th and 8th graders have the opportunity to participate in football, basketball, wrestling and volleyball. Unrelated to this review, this website lists Spartanburg Freshman academy as the nearest middle school. However, it is not a middle school but the freshman campus of the High School. The nearest middle school is E. P. Todd School.
2 10/10/2025
I hate carved middle school there sloppy and very disturbing school. They also have rats and bugs that come inside the building and go everywhere, if you get D-Hall (Detetion) and you don't go, you will get suspended for a week, so I recommend that you should not go there for your goods .
4 10/10/2025
I go to a carver and I am in 8 and it is a good school.
Review Carver Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
