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Best Schools in Columbus, Georgia
Compare 48 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
48
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
27,058
Total Students
Across Columbus
13.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
48 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score39%
ELA Assessment Score46%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 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
- ✓10% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,405 students at Northside High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
publicelementaryK-5
5801 Armour Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
9.4
Rating
Students
552
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
94%
Math Proficiency
94%
Columbus High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1700 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, GA 31906
8.5
Rating
Students
1,161
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
77%
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
publichighGrade 6-12
1700 Midtown Dr, Columbus, GA 31906
7.2
Rating
Students
420
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
62%
Blackmon Road Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
7251 Blackmon Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
5
Rating
Students
478
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
46%
North Columbus Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2006 Old Guard Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
4.6
Rating
Students
737
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
44%
Richards Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2892 Edgewood Rd, Columbus, GA 31906
4.6
Rating
Students
799
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
42%
Clubview Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2836 Edgewood Rd, Columbus, GA 31906
4.4
Rating
Students
566
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
42%
Northside High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2002 American Way, Columbus, GA 31909
4.3
Rating
Students
1,405
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
37%
Eagle Ridge Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
7576 Raider Way, Columbus, GA 31909
4.3
Rating
Students
658
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
43%
Hannan Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1338 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 31901
3.5
Rating
Students
322
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
29%
Veterans Memorial Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2008 Old Guard Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
3.5
Rating
Students
681
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
33%
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
1400 1St Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
3.5
Rating
Students
382
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Double Churches Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1213 Double Churches Rd, Columbus, GA 31904
3.5
Rating
Students
472
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
32%
Gentian Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4201 Primrose Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
3.1
Rating
Students
442
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
28%
Blanchard Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3512 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
2.9
Rating
Students
451
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
24%
Allen Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
5201 23Rd Ave, Columbus, GA 31904
2.7
Rating
Students
436
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%
Waddell Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6101 Miller Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
2.7
Rating
Students
520
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Shaw High School
publichighGrade 9-12
7579 Raider Way, Columbus, GA 31909
2.6
Rating
Students
1,162
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
19%
Wynnton Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2303 Wynnton Rd, Columbus, GA 31906
2.5
Rating
Students
332
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Johnson Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3700 Woodlawn Ave, Columbus, GA 31904
2.5
Rating
Students
336
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Columbus
Columbus, Georgia is home to 48 schools serving over 27,058 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, Georgia?
There are 48 schools in Columbus, serving 27,058 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 13.7:1.