Top 5 Best Columbia County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 9,833 students in Columbia County, GA. The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, GA are Greenbrier High School, Lakeside High School and Evans High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Columbia County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greenbrier High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Columbia County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenbrier High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5114 Riverwood Pkwy
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
533 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-0027
Grades: 9-12
| 1,978 students
Rank: #33.
Evans High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4550 Cox Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-1198
Grades: 9-12
| 1,903 students
Rank: #44.
Grovetown High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 Warrior Way
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2102
Grades: 9-12
| 2,129 students
Rank: #55.
Harlem High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 Appling Harlem Rd
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5980
Grades: 9-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: #66.
Westside High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 Patriots Way
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Columbia County, GA

Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
325 North Belair Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-8724
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
112 Ford Ave
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-5715
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6000 Columbia Road
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 737-7272
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, GA include Greenbrier High School, Lakeside High School and Evans High School. Columbia County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County, GA?
6 public high schools are located in Columbia County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County, GA?
Columbia County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).

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