For the 2024 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 27,736 students in Columbus, GA (there are 16 private schools, serving 4,002 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Columbus, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Columbus, GA are Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Columbus High School and Richards Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Columbus, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #33.
Richards Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #44.
Clubview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
North Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #66.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3360
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3360
Grades: 6-12
| 333 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle Ridge Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #88.
Blackmon Road Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7251 Blackmon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #99.
Double Churches Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1213 Double Churches Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #1010.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2008 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #1111.
Carver High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Rank: #1212.
Gentian Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4201 Primrose Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1313.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hannan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1338 Talbotton Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1616.
Northside High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 American Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Grades: 9-12
| 1,425 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 23rd Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Woodlawn Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #1919.
Wynnton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Wynnton Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2020.
Double Churches Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7611 Whitesville Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Arnold Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2011 51st St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2436
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2436
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Miller Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2323.
Fort Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3740
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3740
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Dimon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Reese Road Leadership Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Reese Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Jordan Vocational High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Howard Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2819
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2819
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Rigdon Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Rigdon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
River Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 Heath Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2929.
Shaw High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7579 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Rank: #3030.
St. Marys Video And Communication Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4408 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8841
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8841
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
954 High Ln
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2980
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2980
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Key Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Broadmoor Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
South Columbus Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1964 Torch Hill Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Wesley Heights Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Amber Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3733
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3733
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1822 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2638
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2638
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
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Columbus, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic And Career Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1112 29th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2399
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adult Education (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
514 Morris Road
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7764
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7764
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
190 Munson Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1532 Fifth Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 649-0568
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 649-0568
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Columbus Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3902 Schatulga Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 568-2498
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 568-2498
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4150 Cusseta Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Daniel Middle Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1042 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2590
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2701 11th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 565-2965
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 565-2965
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
3835 Forest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3048
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3048
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
1830 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
3900 Baker Plaza Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Muscogee Evening School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1042 45th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2600
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rose Hill Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
435 21st St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3093
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3093
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Elmo Center For Gifted Education (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2101 18th Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-3115
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-3115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4408 St. Mary`s Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 685-7664
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 685-7664
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Mary Ann Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Teenage Parenting Center At Waverly Terrace (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2701 11th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3125
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3125
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Thirtieth Avenue Pre-school Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
151 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Woodall Psychoeducational Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
4312 Harrison Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-0760
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-0760
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbus, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Columbus, GA include Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Columbus High School and Richards Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Columbus, GA?
49 public schools are located in Columbus, GA.
What percentage of students in Columbus, GA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Columbus, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus, GA?
Columbus, GA public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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