It was initially the first African American public school in the city of Athens; and seven years after opening it was remodeled and became a segregated white school.
From 1886 until 1893, it operated as the first segregated public school for African American students in Athens.
[4] After 1893, the Baxter Street School was remodeled and used exclusively for white students; and the same year, West Broad Street School and East Athens School were opened for African American students.
Carey moved to the West Broad Street School when it opened.
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