Mississippi›Lowndes County›Columbus
Best Schools in Columbus, Mississippi
Compare 13 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
13
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
6,315
Total Students
Across Columbus
12.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
13 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score33%
ELA Assessment Score30%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,191 students at New Hope Elementary.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
New Hope High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2920 New Hope Road, Columbus, MS 39702
5.5
Rating
Students
787
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
62%
New Hope Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3419 New Hope Rd, Columbus, MS 39702
5
Rating
Students
604
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
57%
New Hope Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
199 Enlow Road, Columbus, MS 39702
4.9
Rating
Students
1,191
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
48%
West Lowndes Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road, Columbus, MS 39701
3.7
Rating
Students
276
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Columbus High School
publicElementary9-13th Grade
215 Hemlock St, Columbus, MS 39702
2.9
Rating
Students
865
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
32%
Cook Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2217 7Th Street N, Columbus, MS 39701
2.7
Rating
Students
415
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%
Sale Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
520 Warpath Road, Columbus, MS 39702
2.7
Rating
Students
290
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%
West Lowndes High School
publichighGrade 7-12
644 South Frontage Road, Columbus, MS 39701
2.7
Rating
Students
206
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
37%
Franklin Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
501 3Rd Avenue N, Columbus, MS 39701
2.2
Rating
Students
231
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Stokes Beard Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
311 Martin Luther King Dr, Columbus, MS 39701
2
Rating
Students
369
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Fairview Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
225 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39702
2
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Columbus Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
175 Hwy 373, Columbus, MS 39705
1.7
Rating
Students
597
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
15%
Ms School For Math And Science
publichighGrade 11-12
5Th Ave South And Mscw Dr, Columbus, MS 39701
0
Rating
Students
240
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Columbus
Columbus, Mississippi is home to 13 schools serving over 6,315 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbus, Mississippi?
There are 13 schools in Columbus, serving 6,315 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Columbus?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Columbus include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Columbus?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Columbus is 12.3:1.