For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,212 students in Columbus, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus, MS are New Hope High School, West Lowndes High School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Columbus, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle School For Math And Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbus, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2920 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
West Lowndes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Gr: 7-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Columbus High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Hemlock Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7200
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Cmsd Alternative School
Alternative School
1425 10th Ave North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1085 Lehmberg Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mckellar Vocational Center
Vocational School
810 N Browder Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7290
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7290
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School For Math And Science
Magnet School
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672
Gr: 11-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Columbus, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
429 S 11th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Gr: K-4 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 59%
924 North 20th St
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Gr: 6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1815 Military Rd
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1315 S 15th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Gr: K-4 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1425 N Tenth Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Gr: K-4 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbus, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus, MS include New Hope High School, West Lowndes High School and Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbus?
8 public high schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbus include: Columbus High School vs. New Hope High School, New Hope High School vs. Columbus High School, West Lowndes High School vs. Columbus High School
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