Best high schools in Columbus (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Columbus, Georgia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Georgia.
- 184Columbus High SchoolColumbus · Public High93% Math proficiency · 1,161 students
- 265Rainey McCullers School of the ArtsColumbus · Public High58% Math proficiency · 420 students
- 354Northside High SchoolColumbus · Public High47% Math proficiency · 1,405 students
- 425Shaw High SchoolColumbus · Public High20% Math proficiency · 1,162 students
- 522Hardaway High SchoolColumbus · Public High21% Math proficiency · 1,067 students
- 615Carver High SchoolColumbus · Public High16% Math proficiency · 887 students
- 714Jordan Vocational High SchoolColumbus · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,040 students
- 812Spencer High SchoolColumbus · Public High12% Math proficiency · 1,016 students
- 910Kendrick High SchoolColumbus · Public High3% Math proficiency · 840 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 83.7 Top 5% | 93% Math proficiency | 1,161 |
| 2 | Rainey McCullers School of the Arts Columbus · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 65.1 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 3 | Northside High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 1,405 |
| 4 | Shaw High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.5 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 1,162 |
| 5 | Hardaway High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 21.6 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 1,067 |
| 6 | Carver High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 887 |
| 7 | Jordan Vocational High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,040 |
| 8 | Spencer High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.5 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 1,016 |
| 9 | Kendrick High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.1 Lower 50% | 3% Math proficiency | 840 |
Columbus High School in Columbus leads the 2025 list of high schools in Columbus with a Success Index (US) of 83.7. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Georgia high schools rankings, every school on the Columbus page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Columbus?
Columbus High School in Columbus, Georgia ranks first among high schools in Columbus with a Success Index (US) of 83.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,161).
How are high schools in Columbus ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.