South Columbia Elementary School

325 Mccormick Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

South Columbia Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

South Columbia Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Columbia Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#291 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
14%
18%
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Black
24%
36%
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White
48%
37%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.69
This chart display the diversity score of South Columbia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Columbia Elementary School's ranking?
South Columbia Elementary School is ranked #291 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are South Columbia Elementary School often compared to?
South Columbia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martinez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend South Columbia Elementary School?
453 students attend South Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South Columbia Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Columbia Elementary School?
South Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Columbia Elementary School offer ?
South Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Columbia Elementary School part of?
South Columbia Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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