For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,478 students in 31906, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in 31906, GA are Columbus High School, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Hardaway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 31906 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 31906, GA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 31906 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31906, GA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #22.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Grades: 6-12
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Hardaway High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 College Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #44.
Carver High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
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
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
31906, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
1830 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Mary Ann Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 31906, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in 31906, GA include Columbus High School, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Hardaway High School.
How many public high schools are located in 31906?
5 public high schools are located in 31906.
What is the racial composition of students in 31906?
31906 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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