For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 8,973 students in Muscogee County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Muscogee County, GA are Columbus High School, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Carver High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscogee County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Muscogee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Muscogee County, GA public high school 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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Muscogee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #22.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3360
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3360
Grades: 6-12
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Carver High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Rank: #44.
Northside High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 American Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Grades: 9-12
| 1,425 students
Rank: #55.
Muscogee Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-2863
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-2863
Grades: 8-12
| 43 students
Rank: #66.
Jordan Vocational High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Howard Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2819
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2819
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #77.
Shaw High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7579 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Rank: #88.
Kendrick High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6015 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2960
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Rank: #99.
Hardaway High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2901 College Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Grades: 9-12
| 1,204 students
Rank: #1010.
Spencer High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fort Benning Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8701
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 929 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
7700-b Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 568-2498
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 568-2498
Grades: 7-10
| 12 students
Muscogee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic And Career Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1112 29th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2399
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2399
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
190 Munson Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1532 Fifth Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 649-0568
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 649-0568
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Columbus Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3902 Schatulga Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 568-2498
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 568-2498
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4150 Cusseta Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Daniel Middle Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1042 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2590
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Don C. Faith Middle School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1375 Ingersoll St., Bldg 1375
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-0310
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-0310
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2701 11th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 565-2965
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 565-2965
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
3835 Forest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3048
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3048
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Edward A. White Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
300 1st Division Rd., Bldg 105
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-4623
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-4623
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
5701 Santa Fe Rd., Bldg 11800
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-8961
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-8961
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Freddie Stowers Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
7791 Stowers Dr., Bldg 9610
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-2312
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-2312
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Herbert J. Dexter Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
99 Yeager Ave., Bldg 1400
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-3424
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-3424
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1830 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Morris R. Mcbride Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
700 Custer Rd., Bldg 11300
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-9411
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 544-9411
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3900 Baker Plaza Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Muscogee Evening School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1042 45th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2600
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Richard G. Wilson Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
112 Lavoie Ave., Bldg 1850
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-5723
Fort Benning, GA 31905
(706) 545-5723
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rose Hill Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
435 21st St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3093
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3093
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Elmo Center For Gifted Education (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2101 18th Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-3115
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-3115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4408 St. Mary`s Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 685-7664
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 685-7664
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Mary Ann Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Thirtieth Avenue Pre-school Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
151 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Woodall Psychoeducational Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
4312 Harrison Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-0760
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-0760
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Muscogee County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Muscogee County, GA include Columbus High School, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Carver High School.
How many public high schools are located in Muscogee County, GA?
11 public high schools are located in Muscogee County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Muscogee County, GA?
Muscogee County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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