It served children in grades 1 through 8 before the building was destroyed in a fire in 1919.

[3] Education continued for several years, housed in three local churches, Farmer Chapel C.M.E., First Baptist, and Holiness (Brick Sanctified).

In addition to accommodating children, the school also helped returning war veterans complete their education.

In 1950, a new high school was built, and named George Washington Carver High School, with principal Roy Bond, who served as principal until the last class graduated in 1970.

[2] The buildings were located within the Dunbar-Carver Historic District[6] and the former high school is now the site of the Dunbar Carver Museum of African-American history.