Carver High School vs. Columbus High School
Should you attend Carver High School or Columbus High 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
Top Rankings
Carver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
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 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).
Serving 1,131 students in grades 9-12, Columbus High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
916 students
1,131 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1743 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#34 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
92%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
91%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
305
262
Grade 10 Students
229
319
Grade 11 Students
186
276
Grade 12 Students
196
274
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
15%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
90%
22%
% White
2%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%