Best Schools in Columbus, GA
Columbus, GA has a total of 62 schools including 13 high schools, 12 middle schools and 37 elementary schools. A total of 32,328 students attend Columbus, GA schools. On average, schools in Columbus score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbus meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbus, GA
Columbus, GA has 13 high schools with 10,624 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbus score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus meet expectations.
1. Columbus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1131 Students
2. Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 384 Students
3. Carver High School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students
4. Northside High School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1402 Students
5. Shaw High School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1234 Students
6. Jordan Vocational High School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students
7. Hardaway High School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1184 Students
8. Kendrick High School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
9. Spencer High School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 943 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus, GA
Columbus, GA has 12 middle schools with 6,556 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbus score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbus meet expectations.
1. Richards Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
2. Aaron Cohn Middle School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
3. Blackmon Road Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
4. Veterans Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
5. Midland Middle School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students
6. Double Churches Middle School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
7. Arnold Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Muscogee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
8. Fort Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Muscogee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
9. East Columbus Magnet Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Muscogee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
10. Eddy Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Muscogee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, GA
Columbus, GA has 37 elementary schools with 15,148 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbus score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus meet expectations.
1. Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
SchoolGrade
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 507 Students
2. Mathews Elementary School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 755 Students
3. Clubview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students
4. North Columbus Elementary
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 745 Students
5. Eagle Ridge Academy
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
6. Blanchard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 456 Students
7. Double Churches Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Muscogee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
8. Gentian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
9. Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
10. Wynnton Elementary School
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Muscogee County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus, GA has a total population of 181,414 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbus, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbus, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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