For the 2025 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 30,280 students in Muscogee County, GA (there are 18 private schools, serving 4,177 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Muscogee County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Muscogee County, GA are Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Columbus High School and Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscogee County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Muscogee County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Muscogee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
New Mountain Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Mountain Hill Rd
Fortson, GA 31808
(706) 323-1144
Fortson, GA 31808
(706) 323-1144
Gr: PK-4 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7533 Lynch Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3656
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3656
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Aaron Cohn Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7352 Garrett Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3801
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3801
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
North Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Blackmon Road Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7251 Blackmon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Northside High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2002 American Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Eagle Ridge Academy
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Double Churches Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 Double Churches Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Hannan Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1338 Talbotton Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2008 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Gentian Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Primrose Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Midland Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7373 Psalmond Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3664
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3664
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 23rd Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Woodlawn Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Midland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6990 Warm Springs Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3673
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3673
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Miller Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Shaw High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7579 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Reese Road Leadership Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Reese Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
Dimon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Double Churches Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7611 Whitesville Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Muscogee Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-2863
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-2863
Gr: 5-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
Spencer High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fort Benning Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8701
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,004 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
River Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 Heath Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Wesley Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Amber Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3733
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3733
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Jordan Vocational High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Howard Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2819
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2819
Gr: 9-12 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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Muscogee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic And Career Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1112 29th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2399
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2399
Columbus Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3902 Schatulga Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 568-2498
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 568-2498
4150 Cusseta Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Daniel Middle Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1042 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2590
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2590
1375 Ingersoll St., Bldg 1375
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-0310
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-0310
Gr: 6-8
2701 11th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 565-2965
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 565-2965
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
3835 Forest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3048
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3048
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
300 1st Division Rd., Bldg 105
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-4623
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-4623
Gr: PK-5
5701 Santa Fe Rd., Bldg 11800
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-8961
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-8961
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students
7791 Stowers Dr., Bldg 9610
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-2312
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-2312
Gr: PK-5
99 Yeager Ave., Bldg 1400
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-3424
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-3424
Gr: PK-5
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%
700 Custer Rd., Bldg 11300
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-9411
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-9411
Gr: PK-5
3900 Baker Plaza Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
112 Lavoie Ave., Bldg 1850
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-5723
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-5723
Gr: PK-5
St. Elmo Center For Gifted Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2101 18th Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-3115
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-3115
4408 St. Mary`s Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 685-7664
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 685-7664
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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%
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
Thirtieth Avenue Pre-school Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
151 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Woodall Psychoeducational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4312 Harrison Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-0760
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-0760
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Muscogee County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Muscogee County, GA include Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Columbus High School and Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in Muscogee County?
57 public schools are located in Muscogee County.
What percentage of students in Muscogee County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Muscogee County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Muscogee County?
Muscogee County public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Muscogee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Muscogee County include: Key Elementary School vs. Dorothy Height Elementary School, Shaw High School vs. Northside High School, Dimon Elementary School vs. Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
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