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Columbus High School

Muscogee County · Muscogee County · 1700 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, GA 31906.0

(706)748-2534

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10/10
#3
Rank 3 out of 384
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #3 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #3 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #4 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Columbus High School sits at the very top of Georgia's academic ladder, making it a genuine draw for families who prioritize rigorous academics in a city that punches well above its weight culturally. Columbus itself is a mid-sized river city on the Alabama border with a strong military presence from nearby Fort Moore, a revitalized downtown, and a tight-knit community feel that sets it apart from Georgia's bigger metros. Families who want their kids challenged at the highest level — in English, math, and science alike — without relocating to Atlanta will find Columbus High hard to beat.

Student Demographics

262 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
108 (41%)
African American
57 (22%)
Hispanic
39 (15%)
Asian
37 (14%)
Multiple Races
20 (8%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged71 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,305
Enrollment
61.03
Teachers (FTE)
37.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.33
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

100%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

28
AP Courses
offered
86.6%
AP Participation
of students
979
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #34 · 91st percentile

86 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found