Muscogee County School District

1200 Bradley Dr.
Columbus, GA 31901
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Muscogee County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 53 public schools serving 30,085 students in Muscogee County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Muscogee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
53 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
30,085 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
1,984 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Muscogee County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#146 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Muscogee County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muscogee County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muscogee County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Muscogee County  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
51 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
828 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,574 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
18%
# Black Students
17,201 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
57%
36%
# White Students
6,347 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
21%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
62 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,022 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,091
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
2,181
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,193
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,227
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,245
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,264
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,279
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,304
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,256
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,294
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,822
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,174
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,907
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,848
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,855 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,477 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$417 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of Muscogee County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$375 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Muscogee County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,855
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Muscogee County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,477
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Muscogee County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Muscogee County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #2727.
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: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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: #30 - 3230. - 32.
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: #30 - 3230. - 32.
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: #30 - 3230. - 32.
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: #3333.
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
Rank: #3434.
St. Marys Video And Communication Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4408 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8841
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
954 High Ln
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2980
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Muscogee County School District?
Muscogee County School District manages 53 public schools serving 30,085 students.
What is the rank of Muscogee County School District?
Muscogee County School District is ranked #149 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muscogee County School District?
57% of Muscogee County School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muscogee County School District?
Muscogee County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Muscogee County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,477 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 53 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 30,085 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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