Muscogee County School District

1200 Bradley Dr.
Columbus, GA 31901
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Muscogee County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 45 public elementary schools serving 21,500 students in Muscogee County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Muscogee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
53 Schools
1,848 Schools
# Students
30,085 Students
1,208,885 Students
# Teachers
1,984 Teachers
85,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Muscogee County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#146 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Muscogee County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muscogee County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muscogee County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Muscogee County  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
51 Students
2,440 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
828 Students
53,732 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3,574 Students
211,892 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
18%
# Black Students
17,201 Students
441,535 Students
% Black Students
57%
37%
# White Students
6,347 Students
440,221 Students
% White Students
21%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
62 Students
1,234 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,022 Students
57,626 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,091
45,542
# Students in K Grade:
2,181
120,743
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,193
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,227
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,245
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,264
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,279
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,304
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,256
133,256
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,294
133,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,822
5,572
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,174
5,277
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,907
4,073
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,848
3,529
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,855 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,477 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$417 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of Muscogee County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$375 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Muscogee County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,855
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Muscogee County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,477
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Muscogee County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Muscogee County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Math: 92% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Mathews Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7533 Lynch Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3656
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #33.
Richards Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #44.
Clubview Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Aaron Cohn Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7352 Garrett Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3801
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #66.
North Columbus Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3360
Grades: 6-12
| 333 students
Rank: #88.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Math: 38% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #99.
Blackmon Road Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7251 Blackmon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1010.
Double Churches Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1213 Double Churches Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #1111.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2008 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #1212.
Gentian Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4201 Primrose Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1313.
Blanchard Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3512 Weems Rd
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 1st Ave
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1338 Talbotton Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1616.
Midland Academy
Math: 21% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7373 Psalmond Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3664
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Allen Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 23rd Ave
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Woodlawn Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #1919.
Wynnton Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Wynnton Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2020.
Midland Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6990 Warm Springs Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3673
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2121.
Double Churches Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7611 Whitesville Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Arnold Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 51st St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2436
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Waddell Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Miller Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2424.
Fort Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3740
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Dimon Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Reese Road Leadership Academy
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Reese Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Rigdon Road Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 Rigdon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
River Road Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Heath Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2929.
St. Marys Video And Communication Technology
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4408 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8841
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Georgetown Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
954 High Ln
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2980
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Key Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2520 Broadmoor Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
South Columbus Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1964 Torch Hill Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Wesley Heights Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Amber Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3733
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Davis Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1822 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2638
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Forrest Road Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Forrest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3062
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 53 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 30,085 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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