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Carver 9th Grade Academy
School · Dothan City · Dothan, AL
A Dothan City school serving grades 9th – 9th.
1001 Webb Road, Dothan, AL 36303
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 16 schools in Dothan.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carver 9th Grade Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dothan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,006
Median home value
$175,600
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Dothan City Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| New Day AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 4–12 | 2.3 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Northside Methodist Church & AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 621 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dothan City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,149NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carver 9th Grade Academy is listed in Dothan City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carver 9th Grade Academy
Carver 9th Grade Academy is a public school in Dothan, AL, part of Dothan City, serving approximately 574 students in grades 9th-9th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,254 of 1,356 schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carver 9th Grade Academy
What grades does Carver 9th Grade Academy serve?
Carver 9th Grade Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Carver 9th Grade Academy?
Carver 9th Grade Academy has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver 9th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver 9th Grade Academy is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver 9th Grade Academy rank in AL?
Carver 9th Grade Academy ranks #1,254 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Carver 9th Grade Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver 9th Grade Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Carver 9th Grade Academy a charter school?
No, Carver 9th Grade Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver 9th Grade Academy a Title I school?
No, Carver 9th Grade Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver 9th Grade Academy?
76.8% of students at Carver 9th Grade Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (334) 794-1432
- Area population (ZIP 36303)
- 30,388
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36303; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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