William Henry Spencer High School, is at 1000 Fort Benning Road in Columbus, Georgia, United States. The school colors are green and gold. The school mascot is the Owl, representing wisdom. The school also defines itself as "The Greenwave."
Serving 1,016 students in grades 9-12, Spencer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,016 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spencer High School serves the southern part of Columbus, GA, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Most students can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spencer High School's student population of 1,016 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,016 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spencer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1823 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
72%
36%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencer High School's ranking?
Spencer High School is ranked #1823 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Spencer High School often compared to?
Spencer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kendrick High School, Shaw High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spencer High School?
The graduation rate of Spencer High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Spencer High School?
1,016 students attend Spencer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Spencer High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencer High School?
Spencer High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spencer High School offer ?
Spencer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spencer High School part of?
Spencer High School is part of Muscogee County School District.
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