How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carver High School | Spencer High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, GA | Columbus, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 887 | 1,016 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carver High School | Spencer High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,792 | $13,792 |
| District | Muscogee County | Muscogee County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carver High School | Spencer High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| African American | 89.4% | 71.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.5% | 20.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carver High School | Spencer High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 10 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 289:1 | 310:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.1% | 54.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 15 | 206 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.