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Southview Primary School vs. Carver Primary School

Should you attend Southview Primary School or Carver Primary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Southview Primary School
2712 Marvyn Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36804
Carver Primary School
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
Top Rankings

Southview Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Carver Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Southview Primary School serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Carver Primary School in Opelika, AL serves grades Kindergarten through 2 with an enrollment of 397 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the district average ratios for comparable schools in the area.
Math proficiency at Carver Primary School is 37%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Opelika district average of 30%, though it has declined from a peak of 89% in 2013.
Reading proficiency is currently 75%, significantly higher than the state average of 47% and district average of 45%, showing an improvement trend since 2017 when it was 45%.
Science proficiency stands at 60% in 2022, which is higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 37%.
Minority enrollment is 89%, with majority Black (180) and Hispanic (162) students; free lunch eligibility increased from 70% in 2022 to 87% in 2023, indicating a notable rise in the socioeconomically disadvantaged student population over recent years.
Grades Offered
K-2
K-2
Total Students
467 students
397 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southview Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carver Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southview Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carver Primary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southview Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carver Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southview Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Opelika City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carver Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Opelika City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southview Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carver Primary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
175
139
Grade 1 Students
152
126
Grade 2 Students
137
132
Grade 3 Students
3
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carver Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southview Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carver Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southview Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carver Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
47%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southview Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carver Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southview Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carver Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southview Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carver Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.64
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southview Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Opelika City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carver Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Opelika City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southview Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Opelika City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carver Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Opelika City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southview Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Opelika City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carver Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Opelika City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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