Best Schools in Columbus, MS
Columbus, MS has a total of 29 schools including 11 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 13,554 students attend Columbus, MS schools. On average, schools in Columbus score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbus don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbus, MS
Columbus, MS has 11 high schools with 5,673 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 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus don't meet expectations.
1. Caledonia High School
SchoolGrade
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Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students
2. New Hope High School
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Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
3. West Point High School
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West Point Consolidated School Dist • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1071 Students
4. West Lowndes High School
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Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 246 Students
5. Columbus High School
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Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students
6. Starkville High School
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Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1076 Students
7. Ms School For Math And Science
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Ms School For Math And Science • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 231 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus, MS
Columbus, MS has 5 middle schools with 3,138 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 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbus meet expectations.
1. Caledonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
2. New Hope Middle School
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Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
3. Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School
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Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 753 Students
4. Columbus Middle School
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Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, MS
Columbus, MS has 11 elementary schools with 4,743 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 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus don't meet expectations.
1. Caledonia Elementary School
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Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1060 Students
2. New Hope Elementary School
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Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1151 Students
3. West Lowndes Elementary
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Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
4. Sale Elementary School
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Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
5. Cook Elementary School
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Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
6. Franklin Academy
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Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
7. Fairview Elementary School
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Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
8. Stokes Beard Elementary School
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Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
9. South Side Elementary School
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West Point Consolidated School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 293 Students
10. Annunciation Catholic School
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Annunciation Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus, MS has a total population of 46,017 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, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, MS.
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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