For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,477 students in 31906, GA.
The top ranked public schools in 31906, GA are Columbus High School, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Richards Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31906 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31906, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31906, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Gr: 9-12 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Gr: 6-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Richards Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Clubview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Wynnton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Wynnton Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Hardaway High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 College Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Carver High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Rigdon Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Rigdon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Brewer Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2951 Martin Luther King, Jr Bl
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2479
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2479
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Muscogee Education Transition Center
Special Education School
2601 Cross Country Dr Bldg F
Columbus, GA 31906
(404) 291-2913
Columbus, GA 31906
(404) 291-2913
Gr: 6-11
31906, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1830 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Mary Ann Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 31906, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 31906, GA include Columbus High School, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Richards Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 31906?
11 public schools are located in 31906.
What is the racial composition of students in 31906?
31906 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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