Carver High School

3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 916 students in grades 9-12, Carver High School ranks in the bottom 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 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
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 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Carver High School's student population of 916 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
916 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Carver High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1743 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carver High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carver High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carver High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carver High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carver High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carver High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carver High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
90%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carver High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carver High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carver High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carver High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Carver High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Carver High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carver High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carver High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 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 #1743 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver High School?
The graduation rate of Carver High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Carver High School?
916 students attend Carver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Carver High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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