Serving 681 students in grades 6-8, Veterans Memorial Middle 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 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Veterans Memorial Middle School serves the northwest part of Columbus, GA, covering an area of approximately 24 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veterans Memorial Middle School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Veterans Memorial Middle 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 Veterans Memorial Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1160 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
33%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
36%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Veterans Memorial Middle School is ranked #1160 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Veterans Memorial Middle School often compared to?
Veterans Memorial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richards Middle School, Aaron Cohn Middle School, Blackmon Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School?
681 students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Veterans Memorial Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial Middle School?
Veterans Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial Middle School offer ?
Veterans Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Memorial Middle School part of?
Veterans Memorial Middle School is part of Muscogee County School District.
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