Carver High School vs Spencer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
887 students
Spencer High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
| Measure | Carver High School Columbus, Georgia | Spencer High School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 431 | #407 of 431 |
| National rank | #16017 of 16,910 | #16487 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 887 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 12% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.2 vs 11.5).
- •Carver High School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Carver High School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Carver High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Spencer High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 887.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carver High School better than Spencer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carver High School ranks higher (15.2 vs 11.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carver High School and Spencer High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver High School: 887. Spencer High School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver High School and Spencer High School rank in Georgia?
Carver High School is 374th of 431 and Spencer High School is 407th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).