Top Rankings
Columbia County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 19,745 students in Columbia County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Columbia County School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
30 Schools
1,900 Schools
# Students
28,965 Students
1,207,854 Students
# Teachers
1,829 Teachers
88,065 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbia County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 222 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
19%
% Black
22%
36%
% White
53%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,690 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,843 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$339 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$314 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,690
$14,305
Spending / Student
$10,843
$13,431
Best Columbia County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4109 Mullikin Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 447-1016
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 447-1016
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3780 Evans To Locks Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-3705
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-3705
Gr: PK-5 | 815 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
North Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2874 Ray Owens Rd
Appling, GA 30802
(706) 541-1158
Appling, GA 30802
(706) 541-1158
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5116 Riverwood Pkwy
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6060
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2660 William Few Parkway
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-2346
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 773 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Stallings Island Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3830 Blackstone Camp Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 447-2106
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 447-2106
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4431 Hardy Mcmanus Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3736
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3736
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5426 Hereford Farm Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6064
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6064
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1095 Furys Ferry Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3712
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3712
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 Flowing Wells Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-8308
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-8308
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Greenbrier Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5120 Riverwood Pkwy
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6080
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6080
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Baker Place Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2011 Hero Way
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2115
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2115
Gr: PK-5 | 948 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
618 Gibbs Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-1202
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-1202
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-0894
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-0894
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Westmont Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4558 Oakley Pirkle Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-0992
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-0992
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
Euchee Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
795 Louisville Rd
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 556-4000
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 556-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
455 S Old Belair Rd
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 855-7538
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 855-7538
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Trudeau Trl
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2100
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,099 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4785 Hereford Farm Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3689
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3689
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2020.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2013 Raider Way
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 541-1252
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 541-1252
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
North Harlem Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 W Trippe St
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5995
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5995
Gr: PK-5 | 899 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Grovetown Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Ford Ave
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 863-0800
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 863-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 975 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
527 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 855-6900
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 855-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
Grovetown Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5463 Harlem Grovetown Rd
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 855-2514
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 855-2514
Gr: 6-8 | 1,088 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Harlem Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
424 Hawes Branch Pkwy
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5990
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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