For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,219 students in 31906, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 31906, GA are 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 middle schools in zipcode 31906 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 31906, GA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31906, GA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
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 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 middle schools in 31906, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 31906, GA include Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Richards Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 31906?
3 public middle schools are located in 31906.
What is the racial composition of students in 31906?
31906 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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