Carver High School vs. Columbus High School
Should I attend Carver High School or Columbus High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Columbus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 865 students in grades 9-12, Carver High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
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).
Serving 1,171 students in grades 9-12, Columbus High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
865 students
1,171 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#875 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#125 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
274
308
Grade 10 Students
211
287
Grade 11 Students
200
292
Grade 12 Students
180
284
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
14%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
91%
22%
% White
2%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%