Carver Senior High School in Montgomery, AL, ranked #1246 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #950 in 2010 and consistently ranking in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 6% to 9%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 10% to 14%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 1,471 students in 1999 to 1,111 in 2023, with 97% minority enrollment and a rise in the percentage of students eligible for free lunch reaching 83% in recent years.
Carver Senior High School served grades 9 through 12 with 1,111 students and 65 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Graduation rates fluctuated between 64% and 90% from 2013 to 2023, falling below the Alabama state average of 88% in most recent years.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carver Senior High School serves the west part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 253.2 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 26.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carver Senior High School's student population of 1,553 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,553 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Rankings
Carver Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
88%
31%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Senior High School's ranking?
Carver Senior High School is ranked #1246 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Carver Senior High School often compared to?
Carver Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School, Percy Julian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Carver Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Carver Senior High School?
1,553 students attend Carver Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Carver Senior High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver Senior High School?
Carver Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carver Senior High School offer ?
Carver Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver Senior High School part of?
Carver Senior High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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