The George Washington Carver High School was established in October, 1941. The school was named in honor of George Washington Carver, the acclaimed agricultural scientist.  Carver School is located on the southern end of Edgecombe County, just within the city limits of Pinetops.

Growth has been constant since the establishment of the school in 1941.  The first principal, Mr. Samuel A. Gilliam, was away in the army from January, 1943 to September, 1946.  The school continued to progress during that time under the leadership of Mr. C. M. Carroway.  Upon returning from duty, Mr. Gilliam continued to serve as principal until his retirement in June 1976.  At that time, Mr. Thomas Bogue assumed responsibilities as principal and is currently serving in this capacity.

The staff grew from nine (three elementary and six high school teachers in 1941) to 61 primary and elementary staff members in 1984.  Enrollment increased from 428 (168 elementary and 214 high school students in 1941) to 1155 in 1968 (grades 1-12).  In 1976 the enrollment was 780 in grades 2-6 and present enrollment is approximately 600 in grades K-4.

The physical plant has been greatly enlarged during the schools history.  In 1941 there was one brick building containing nine classrooms:  a library; home economics department; and one frame building used for agricultural classes.  The frame structure was replaced in 1957 by a modern, brick agricultural building.  In 1952 the high school building and gymtorium was completed.  In 1960 a six-classroom primary building was added.  The cafeteria was occupied in October of 1964, serving hot lunches to approximately 850 students daily.  Six additional classrooms were added to the high school building in 1966 along with dressing rooms adjoining the gymtorium.  In 1980 the agricultural building was renovated to accommodate five kindergarten classes.  Through the years the students, staff, and community have always pointed with pride to the physical plant at Carver School.

The last high school class was graduated in 1971.  The school year 1971-72 brought a completely new program in Carver's history - total integration - a transition that was made smoothly and without sacrifice to the instructional program of our boys and girls.

The Edgecombe County Board of Education developed plans to reorganize schools in the southern end of the county due to the merger of South and West Edgecombe High Schools.  A March, 1976 fire destroyed one building at Carver, thus speeding up reorganization plans.  Grades 5 and 6 were moved from Carver to South Edgecombe, making South Edgecombe consist of grades 5-8.  Carver School, now grades K-4, continued as such until the Board of Education decided to close Living Hope Primary School at the end of the 1981-82 school year.  The merger made Carver an elementary school, housing grades K-4, as is the present status.  This was seen as an improvement in serving the needs of the students in the community.  Both schools had similar programs and philosophies, making the merger a smooth one.  Having all primary grades together was another advantage.

Throughout its history, the faculty and staff of Carver have maintained a strong commitment to quality education for all students.