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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Muscogee County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 56 public schools serving 30,280 students in Muscogee County, GA (there are 17 private schools, serving 3,904 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Muscogee County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Muscogee County, GA are Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Columbus High School and Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscogee County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Muscogee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Muscogee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Gr: 6-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
New Mountain Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33 Mountain Hill Rd
Fortson, GA 31808
(706) 323-1144
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7533 Lynch Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3656
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Aaron Cohn Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7352 Garrett Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3801
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
North Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Blackmon Road Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7251 Blackmon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Northside High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2002 American Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Richards Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Clubview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Ridge Academy
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Double Churches Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1213 Double Churches Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Hannan Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1338 Talbotton Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2008 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
Gentian Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Primrose Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Midland Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7373 Psalmond Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3664
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 23rd Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Woodlawn Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Midland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6990 Warm Springs Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3673
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Miller Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Shaw High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7579 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Wynnton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Wynnton Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Reese Road Leadership Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Reese Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2727.
Hardaway High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 College Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Carver High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Dimon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Double Churches Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7611 Whitesville Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Muscogee Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7700 Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-2863
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #3232.
Spencer High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Fort Benning Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
River Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Heath Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Wesley Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Amber Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3733
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Jordan Vocational High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Howard Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2819
Gr: 9-12 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Muscogee County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Muscogee County, GA include Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Columbus High School and Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in Muscogee County?
57 public schools are located in Muscogee County.
What percentage of students in Muscogee County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Muscogee County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Muscogee County?
Muscogee County public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Muscogee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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