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Carver 9th Grade Academy

1001 Webb Road, Dothan, AL 36303Dothan City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–09Non-Charter
543
Students
Total enrolled
$14,925
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 32% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 543 students in grades 09–09 in Dothan, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,925 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Carver 9th Grade Academy is a large secondary in Dothan, Alabama, serving grades 09–09 with 543 students. The district invests $14,925 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Carver 9th Grade Academy

543
Total Students
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–09) are served by this school
Gender Distribution293 male · 250 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 418 students
Student Composition
29%
8%
60%
Asian3%
White29%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black60%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010123002513

Academic Outcomes at Carver 9th Grade Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 7th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 36303

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,925Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,925
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,567
Student Support$2,836
Administration$1,791
Operations$2,239
Other$1,493
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,925 spent per student, an estimated $6,612 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
22%
State government
53.0%
Local (property tax)
21.5%
Federal programs
25.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Highlands Elementary SchoolKelly Springs Elementary SchoolHidden Lake Primary SchoolCarver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
+7 more
↓
Middle
Dothan Preparatory Academy
↓
High School
Dothan High SchoolDothan City Virtual SchoolDothan Technology CenterPASS Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelSecondary
Grades09 – 09
Location—
CountyHouston County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDothan City →
Phone: (334)794-1432
NCES ID: 010123002513
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Dothan seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Dothan City
High
Dothan High School
1,454 students · 10–12
● 34 opp70% FRL
Mid
Dothan Preparatory Academy
1,133 students · 07–08
● 31 opp77% FRL
Elem
Highlands Elementary School
565 students · KG–06
● 40 opp43% FRL
Elem
Kelly Springs Elementary School
533 students · KG–06
● 34 opp80% FRL
Elem
Hidden Lake Primary School
442 students · KG–02
● 40 opp87% FRL
Elem
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
438 students · 03–06
● 40 opp58% FRL
Elem
Faine Elementary School
413 students · KG–06
● 34 opp97% FRL
Elem
Selma Street Elementary School
413 students · KG–06
● 40 opp93% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1001 Webb Road, Dothan, AL 36303
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Secondary
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.