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Carver High School

Public Grades 9-12

408^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 10% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Carver High School in Columbus, GA, serves approximately 887 students in grades 9-12 within the Muscogee County School District, where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1, slightly better than the district average, and is located in a high-poverty area of Columbus.

Carver's academic performance is significantly below district and state averages. In the most recent testing cycle, only 14.9% of students scored proficient in Algebra I (compared to 35.7% district and 48.1% state), 15.6% in Biology (district: 37.6%, state: 47.2%), and 14.8% in US History (district: 21.2%, state: 38.5%). These scores place Carver in the lower tier of area high schools, alongside Kendrick High School (7.4% Algebra proficiency) and Spencer High School (10.9%), while Columbus High School—just 1.7 miles away—achieves 98.6% proficiency. Chronic absenteeism is a major challenge at 37.9%, nearly double the district rate of 19.5%, though it has improved from 46.7% last year. The dropout rate of 3.8% is more than triple the district rate of 1.2%.

Despite these academic struggles, Carver posts a strong graduation rate of 92.1%, exceeding the state average of 87.2%. There are also encouraging signs: Algebra proficiency has improved steadily from 9% in 2022-2023 to 14.9% currently, and Biology has risen from 14% to 15.6%. The school spends $12,725 per student, slightly above Columbus High School's $11,583, yet outcomes differ dramatically—highlighting that challenges stem from deeper socioeconomic factors rather than resource scarcity. Special education students at Carver rank in the 1st percentile statewide, an area of significant concern. The reduction in chronic absenteeism and modest academic gains suggest potential for gradual improvement, though the school faces deeply entrenched challenges that will require sustained, comprehensive intervention.

887

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,725

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906

(706) 748-2499

District: Muscogee County

Feeder schools for Carver High School:

Elementary:	Brewer Elementary School
	Davis Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.4%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 19th percentile in 2015 → 10th in 2026

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (15% vs 45% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (38% vs 18% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school15%

District avg33%

Georgia avg45%

408^th of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 10%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 16% (2016) to bottom 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 9High Schools in the Muscogee County

148^th of 201Muscogee County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	10.4	408 of 455	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	12.2	410 of 451	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.3	407 of 454	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.0	364 of 448	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.7	342 of 431	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.3	329 of 438	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.1	344 of 428	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	18.6	346 of 420	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.3	357 of 426	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	20.8	354 of 435	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	33.1	315 of 425	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	24.2	361 of 425	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	39.0	268 of 396	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	28.8	331 of 402	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	31.2	303 of 384	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	25.4	320 of 372	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	14.6	338 of 370	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	23.6	307 of 358	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	11.9	316 of 335	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	17.5	322 of 376	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.9	341 of 391	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.2	327 of 382	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.5	255 of 384	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.4	234 of 372	37.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	10.3	400 of 431	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	11.4	403 of 438	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	13.3	390 of 435	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.0	344 of 433	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.9	355 of 430	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	10.4	398 of 436	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	12.6	402 of 442	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.6	404 of 436	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	14.9	379 of 436	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.2	328 of 427	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	9.2	335 of 338	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	18.8	316 of 347	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	19.1	317 of 344	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	25.0	276 of 343	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.4	290 of 331	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)14th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)9th percentile~ school

Female (2026)7th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)1st percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Biology16%-32 vs state

Algebra I15%-33 vs state

United States History15%-24 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, August 6, 2018

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carver High School	Public	9-12	3100 8th St	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2499	887	62	14.4	100.0%	19 (2.1%)	793 (89.4%)	40 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.6%)	10.4	408^th of 455 public high schools	10.3%		12.2	410^th of 451 public high schools	9.1%	2	14.9	15.6	14.8							$12,725	$1,386	$11,339
Rainey McCullers School of the Arts	Public	6-12	1700 Midtown Dr	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3304	420	33	12.7	60.0%	143 (34.0%)	170 (40.5%)	57 (13.6%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (9.3%)	83.7	29^th of 455 public high schools	93.6%		79.4	50^th of 451 public high schools	88.9%	21	76.3	70.8	72.1	57.5	63.5	75.1	45.4	66.7	65.4	$15,042	$525	$14,518
Columbus High School	Public	9-12	1700 Cherokee Ave	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2534	1,161	61	19.0	20.7%	478 (41.2%)	253 (21.8%)	150 (12.9%)	189 (16.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (7.6%)	95.6	2^nd of 455 public high schools	99.6%		96.2	3^rd of 451 public high schools	99.3%	1	98.6	88.0	87.6							$11,583	$528	$11,055
Spencer High School	Public	9-12	1000 Fort Benning Rd	Columbus	31903	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8701	1,016	64	15.8	100.0%	26 (2.6%)	728 (71.7%)	206 (20.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	46 (4.5%)	9.5	413^th of 455 public high schools	9.2%		10.5	416^th of 451 public high schools	7.8%	3	10.9	13.4	16.1							$12,388	$1,504	$10,884
Hardaway High School	Public	9-12	2901 College Dr	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2766	1,067	80	13.3	100.0%	145 (13.6%)	713 (66.8%)	115 (10.8%)	10 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (7.6%)	21.9	346^th of 455 public high schools	24.0%		21.2	350^th of 451 public high schools	22.4%	4	26.2	43.9	16.7							$13,596	$1,438	$12,158
Jordan Vocational High School	Public	9-12	3200 Howard Ave	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2819	1,040	82	12.6	100.0%	205 (19.7%)	501 (48.2%)	242 (23.3%)	10 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	78 (7.5%)	14.5	393^rd of 455 public high schools	13.6%		13	405^th of 451 public high schools	10.2%	12	24.7	15.4	20.9							$13,915	$1,655	$12,260
Kendrick High School	Public	9-12	6015 Georgetown Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 565-2960	840	56	14.9	100.0%	17 (2.0%)	726 (86.4%)	46 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.8%)	6.9	430^th of 455 public high schools	5.5%		11	414^th of 451 public high schools	8.2%	16	7.4	8.3	12.0							$12,569	$1,383	$11,186
Muscogee Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	7700 Chattsworth Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-2863	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shaw High School	Public	9-12	7579 Raider Way	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3638	1,162	80	14.5	81.0%	165 (14.2%)	655 (56.4%)	170 (14.6%)	41 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.6%)	124 (10.7%)	14.9	391^st of 455 public high schools	14.1%		24.1	336^th of 451 public high schools	25.5%	55	29.9	23.5	3.8							$12,851	$899	$11,952
Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	7700-B Chattsworth Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 568-2498	19	6	3.1	84.2%	7 (36.8%)	12 (63.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Carver High School

What is the racial makeup of Carver High School?

Students at Carver High School are 89% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.

How many students attend Carver High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 887 students attended Carver High School.

Is Carver High School a good school?

Carver High School ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Georgia high schools.

What schools feed into Carver High School?

Carver High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brewer Elementary School
Elementary : Davis Elementary School

What district is Carver High School in?

Muscogee County

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