DOTHAN: Carver School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology continues to shine as one of Alabama’s top elementary schools, earning the No. 6 ranking in the state for the second consecutive year.
Dothan City Schools announced that Carver MST received an overall score of 99.07 out of 100 in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary Schools rankings. The recognition marks the fourth consecutive year the school has been named a U.S. News Best Elementary School.
Carver MST has steadily maintained its place among Alabama’s highest-performing elementary schools, improving from No. 20 in 2024 to No. 9 in 2025 before reaching No. 6 in both 2026 and 2027.
Academic results also highlight the school’s achievements. According to U.S. News & World Report, 92% of Carver MST students scored at or above the proficient level in reading, while 73% reached that level in mathematics.
Dothan City Schools Superintendent Dr. Garrick Askew praised the school’s teachers, staff, leadership and students for their commitment to academic excellence and their continued efforts to build on Carver MST’s strong reputation.
Principal Christopher Payne said the four consecutive years of recognition reflect the school’s culture of excellence, dedicated educators and students who challenge themselves to achieve at a high level.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings evaluate public elementary schools nationwide using measures of academic performance and student achievement.
For Dothan, Carver MST’s continued success is a point of community pride, highlighting the hard work of the educators who guide students and the young learners who make those achievements possible.
Congratulations to Carver MST’s students, teachers, staff and families on another outstanding year!
