Best Public Schools in Columbus, GA

The city of Columbus, Georgia is home to 49 schools in the Muscogee County School District, including 30 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 9 high schools. The district is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in the state of Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The standout schools in the district are Columbus High School, which is ranked 3rd out of 458 high schools in Georgia and has a 5-star rating, and Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, which is ranked 2nd out of 1,248 elementary schools in Georgia and also has a 5-star rating. These schools have exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient or better in core subjects. Another high-performing school is Rainey McCullers School of the Arts, which ranks 52nd out of 458 high schools in Georgia and has a 4-star rating.

In contrast, some schools in the district, such as Shaw High School, Hardaway High School, and Spencer High School, have significantly lower proficiency rates, with less than 20% of students proficient or better in many subject areas. These lower-performing schools tend to have higher rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement that the district may need to address.