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Bellingrath Middle School vs. Carver Senior High School

Should you attend Bellingrath Middle School or Carver Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bellingrath Middle School
3350 S Court St
Montgomery, AL 36105
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10
Bottom 50%
Carver Senior High School
2001 W Fairview Ave
Montgomery, AL 36108
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bellingrath Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Carver Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Bellingrath Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools, with the state ranking remaining stable near #1272 in 2023 after minor fluctuations between 2011 and 2023.
Math proficiency declined to 1% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency fell to 11%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 5%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly decreased from 796 students in 2011 to 615 students in 2023, and minority enrollment was high at 98%, with 93% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting persistent socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades 6–8 with 615 students and had a student–teacher ratio that reached 25:1 in recent years, higher than earlier ratios around 16:1 to 20:1.
Bellingrath Middle School is a Title I charter school in Montgomery County, Alabama, offering tuition–free education without virtual instruction and serving a predominantly Black student population of 513 students.
Carver Senior High School in Montgomery, AL, ranked #1246 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #950 in 2010 and consistently ranking in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 6% to 9%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 10% to 14%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 1,471 students in 1999 to 1,111 in 2023, with 97% minority enrollment and a rise in the percentage of students eligible for free lunch reaching 83% in recent years.
Carver Senior High School served grades 9 through 12 with 1,111 students and 65 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Graduation rates fluctuated between 64% and 90% from 2013 to 2023, falling below the Alabama state average of 88% in most recent years.
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
615 students
1,111 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellingrath Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carver Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellingrath Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carver Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellingrath Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carver Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bellingrath Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carver Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1272 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#1246 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bellingrath Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carver Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤1%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellingrath Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellingrath Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellingrath Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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80-84%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Carver Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bellingrath Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carver Senior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
210
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Grade 7 Students
200
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Grade 8 Students
205
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Grade 9 Students
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479
Grade 10 Students
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234
Grade 11 Students
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197
Grade 12 Students
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201

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bellingrath Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
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% Hispanic
14%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bellingrath Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carver Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
83%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bellingrath Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carver Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bellingrath Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carver Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.29
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bellingrath Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carver Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bellingrath Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carver Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bellingrath Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carver Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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