Top 10 Best Muscogee County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 56 public schools serving 30,620 students in Muscogee County, GA (there are 17 private schools, serving 4,038 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Muscogee County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Muscogee County, GA are Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Columbus High School and New Mountain Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscogee County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Muscogee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Best Muscogee County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Math: 92% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #33.
New Mountain Hill Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
33 Mountain Hill Rd
Fortson, GA 31808
(706) 323-1144
Grades: PK-4
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Mathews Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7533 Lynch Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3656
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #55.
Richards Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #66.
Clubview Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
Aaron Cohn Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7352 Garrett Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3801
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #88.
North Columbus Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #99.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3360
Grades: 6-12
| 333 students
Rank: #1010.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Math: 38% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #1111.
Blackmon Road Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7251 Blackmon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1212.
Double Churches Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1213 Double Churches Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #1313.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2008 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #1414.
Carver High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Rank: #1515.
Gentian Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4201 Primrose Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1616.
Blanchard Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Hannan Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1338 Talbotton Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1919.
Midland Academy
Math: 21% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7373 Psalmond Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3664
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #2020.
Northside High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 American Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Grades: 9-12
| 1,425 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Allen Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 23rd Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Johnson Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Woodlawn Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2323.
Wynnton Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Wynnton Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2424.
Midland Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6990 Warm Springs Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3673
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2525.
Double Churches Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7611 Whitesville Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2626.
Muscogee Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7700 Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-2863
Grades: 8-12
| 43 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Arnold Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 51st St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2436
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Waddell Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Miller Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2929.
Fort Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3740
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Dimon Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Reese Road Leadership Academy
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Reese Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Jordan Vocational High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Howard Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2819
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Rigdon Road Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 Rigdon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
River Road Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Heath Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #3535.
Shaw High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7579 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
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Muscogee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1112 29th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
514 Morris Road
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7764
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
190 Munson Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1532 Fifth Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 649-0568
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3902 Schatulga Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 568-2498
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4150 Cusseta Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
1042 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1375 Ingersoll St., Bldg 1375
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-0310
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2701 11th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 565-2965
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
3835 Forest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3048
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
300 1st Division Rd., Bldg 105
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-4623
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
5701 Santa Fe Rd., Bldg 11800
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-8961
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
7791 Stowers Dr., Bldg 9610
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-2312
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
99 Yeager Ave., Bldg 1400
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-3424
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1830 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
700 Custer Rd., Bldg 11300
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-9411
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3900 Baker Plaza Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
1042 45th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
112 Lavoie Ave., Bldg 1850
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-5723
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
435 21st St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3093
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2101 18th Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-3115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4408 St. Mary`s Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 685-7664
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Mary Ann Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
2701 11th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3125
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
151 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4312 Harrison Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-0760
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Muscogee County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Muscogee County, GA include Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Columbus High School and New Mountain Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Muscogee County, GA?
56 public schools are located in Muscogee County, GA.
What percentage of students in Muscogee County, GA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Muscogee County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Muscogee County, GA?
Muscogee County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).

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