Carver High School

Summary:

Carver High School is a public high school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 916 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Carver High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger as well.

Carver High School significantly underperforms the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.7% of Carver students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 35.2% in Muscogee County and 42% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 86.3% and 92.3% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average and significantly lower than the top-performing schools in the area, such as Columbus High School, which had a 100% graduation rate in 2021-2022. Additionally, Carver High School has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.55% to 96.62% over the past three years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Northside High School, which has a 32.1% free and reduced lunch rate.

Comparing Carver High School to its nearby counterparts highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the school. While the school's graduation rates have remained relatively stable, its consistently low academic performance suggests that the challenges are specific to Carver High School and not solely due to the district's overall performance. The high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic achievement, and there may be opportunities to improve student outcomes through tailored programs and resources.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3100 8th St
       Columbus, GA  31906


(706) 748-2499

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
409th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,612 Help


Feeder schools for Carver High School:

Elementary:    Brewer Elementary School
    Davis Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  916

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.6%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carver High School ranks worse than 89.3% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked high schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.29. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Carver High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Carver High School has the largest high school student body size in the Muscogee County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carver High School is $9,612, which is the 3rd highest among 9 high schools in the Muscogee County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Carver High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Carver High School 409th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Carver High School in the ranking list.)

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carver High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 11.95 316th 335 5.7%
2007 23.64 307th 358 14.2%
2008 14.59 338th 370 8.6%
2009 25.42 320th 372 14.0%
2010 31.16 303rd 384 21.1%
2011 28.80 331st 402 17.7%
2012 39.05 268th 396 32.3%
2013 24.20 361st 425 15.1%
2014 33.12 315th 425 25.9%
2015 20.76 354th 435 18.6%
2016 18.25 357th 426 16.2%
2017 18.63 346th 420 17.6%
2018 20.11 344th 428 19.6%
2019 23.31 329th 438 24.9%
2022 19.68 339th 429 21.0%
2023 18.01 360th 442 18.6%
2024 12.29 409th 458 10.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, August 6, 2018

Open Quote Carver high school has made a lot of improvement in academics. A lot goes on at the school that doesn't get recognized Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carver High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 723 723
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 713 713
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 720 720
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1605 1605
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1631 1631
1994 164 1356 19 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1571
1995 155 1361 19 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1561
1996 155 1361 19 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1561
1997 159 1401 23 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1610
1998 164 1381 27 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1602
1999 161 1492 26 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1710
2000 185 1527 17 40 1 n/a n/a 0 1770
2001 158 1605 8 49 2 n/a n/a 0 1822
2002 65 1486 7 47 1 n/a n/a 0 1606
2003 65 1486 7 47 1 n/a n/a 0 1606
2004 46 1429 6 32 2 n/a n/a 0 1515
2005 25 1261 8 27 2 n/a n/a 8 1331
2006 20 1115 6 20 0 n/a n/a 15 1176
2007 16 1080 3 17 0 n/a n/a 12 1128
2008 14 1082 6 10 0 n/a n/a 14 1126
2009 11 1073 3 9 1 n/a n/a 18 1115
2010 6 964 4 0 0 0 20 0 994
2011 7 930 3 8 1 0 11 0 960
2012 8 930 2 15 0 1 11 0 967
2013 15 1053 1 23 0 1 19 0 1112
2014 14 1116 1 30 0 1 20 0 1182
2015 22 1117 1 32 0 1 27 0 1200
2016 20 1109 1 34 0 1 26 0 1191
2017 19 1061 2 30 0 1 25 0 1138
2018 21 1056 0 38 0 1 20 0 1136
2019 16 894 0 34 0 0 12 0 956
2020 19 805 0 32 1 0 14 0 871
2021 23 777 1 44 1 2 17 0 865
2022 15 786 0 44 0 1 19 0 865
2023 16 821 0 42 2 1 34 0 916

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carver High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 723 54.0 13.3 39
1990 713 57.0 12.5 38.6
1991 720 57.0 12.6 24
1992 1605 95.0 16.8 39.1
1993 1631 90.0 18.1 37.9
1994 1571 105.1 14.9 78
1995 1561 88.5 17.6 61.5
1996 1561 88.5 17.6 61.5
1997 1610 90.2 17.8 56.6
1998 1602 92.8 17.3 75.8
1999 1710 98.1 17.4 46.4
2000 1770 92.7 19.1 61.7
2001 1822 92.4 19.7 52.9
2002 1606 90.9 17.7 57.8
2003 1606 90.9 17.7 57.8
2004 1515 88.6 17.1 66.6
2005 1331 90.1 14.8 72
2006 1176 85.0 13.8 81
2007 1128 76.9 14.7 80.3
2008 1126 84.9 13.3 81.7
2009 1115 85.2 13.1 83.7
2010 994 82.0 12.1 81.4
2011 960 74.5 12.8 82.7
2012 967 70.1 13.7 86.3
2013 1112 73.7 15.0 91.1
2014 1182 76.4 15.4 96.2
2015 1200 74.0 16.2 100
2016 1191 69.0 17.2 99.7
2017 1138 71.1 16.0 100
2018 1136 69.1 16.4 94.5
2019 956 66.0 14.4 94.5
2020 871 66.2 13.1 91.8
2021 865 61.6 14.0 96.6
2022 865 54.2 15.9 n/a
2023 916 56.1 16.3 96.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carver High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 723 54.0 13.3 39
1990 713 57.0 12.5 38.6
1991 720 57.0 12.6 24
1992 1605 95.0 16.8 39.1
1993 1631 90.0 18.1 37.9
1994 1571 105.1 14.9 78
1995 1561 88.5 17.6 61.5
1996 1561 88.5 17.6 61.5
1997 1610 90.2 17.8 56.6
1998 1602 92.8 17.3 75.8
1999 1710 98.1 17.4 46.4
2000 1770 92.7 19.1 61.7
2001 1822 92.4 19.7 52.9
2002 1606 90.9 17.7 57.8
2003 1606 90.9 17.7 57.8
2004 1515 88.6 17.1 66.6
2005 1331 90.1 14.8 72
2006 1176 85.0 13.8 81
2007 1128 76.9 14.7 80.3
2008 1126 84.9 13.3 81.7
2009 1115 85.2 13.1 83.7
2010 994 82.0 12.1 81.4
2011 960 74.5 12.8 82.7
2012 967 70.1 13.7 86.3
2013 1112 73.7 15.0 91.1
2014 1182 76.4 15.4 96.2
2015 1200 74.0 16.2 100
2016 1191 69.0 17.2 99.7
2017 1138 71.1 16.0 100
2018 1136 69.1 16.4 94.5
2019 956 66.0 14.4 94.5
2020 871 66.2 13.1 91.8
2021 865 61.6 14.0 96.6
2022 865 54.2 15.9 n/a
2023 916 56.1 16.3 96.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carver High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $718 (9.3%) $6,999 (90.7%) $7,717
2018 $769 (9.2%) $7,562 (90.8%) $8,331
2019 $814 (8.5%) $8,798 (91.5%) $9,612

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carver High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 329th of 438 High schoolsRanks 360th of 442 High schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Carver High School)2527.2
 2.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Muscogee County)4134.2
 6.8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Carver High School)4.99
 4.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Muscogee County)2921.4
 7.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Carver High School)26.414
 12.4%
   End of Course Biology (Muscogee County)43.338.2
 5.1%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Carver High School)21.713.9
 7.8%
   End of Course United States History (Muscogee County)40.322.5
 17.8%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students956916
 4.2%
African American894821
 8.2%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic3442
 23.5%
Pacific Islander01
White1616
Two or More Races1234
 183.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.5%96.6%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carver High School

Carver High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brewer Elementary School
Elementary : Davis Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 916 students attended Carver High School.

Carver High School ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Georgia high schools.

Students at Carver High School are 90% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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