Largest Schools in Columbus (2025)

Schools with the highest enrollment. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 48 schools in Columbus, Georgia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Georgia.

#	School	Sector	Enrollment	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Northside High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12	Public	1,405	53.7 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	1,405
2	Shaw High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12	Public	1,162	24.5 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	1,162
3	Columbus High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12	Public	1,161	83.7 Top 5%	93% Math proficiency	1,161
4	Hardaway High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12	Public	1,067	21.6 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	1,067
5	Jordan Vocational High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12	Public	1,040	13.9 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	1,040
6	Spencer High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12	Public	1,016	11.5 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	1,016
7	Carver High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12	Public	887	15.2 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	887
8	Kendrick High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12	Public	840	10.1 Lower 50%	3% Math proficiency	840
9	Richards Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	799	40.0 Lower 50%	44% Math proficiency	799
10	Mary A Buckner Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	789	7.4 Lower 50%	100% Free/reduced-price lunch	789
11	North Columbus Elementary Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	737	48.3 Lower 50%	53% Math proficiency	737
12	Veterans Memorial Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	681	48.9 Lower 50%	52% Math proficiency	681
13	Eagle Ridge Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	658	56.3 Top 50%	59% Math proficiency	658
14	Baker Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	631	7.8 Lower 50%	6% Math proficiency	631
15	Arnold Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	582	20.0 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	582
16	Clubview Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	566	57.1 Top 50%	49% Math proficiency	566
17	Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	552	86.4 Top 5%	97% Math proficiency	552
18	Waddell Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	520	18.9 Lower 50%	25% Math proficiency	520
19	Rothschild Leadership Academy School Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	498	10.4 Lower 50%	6% Math proficiency	498
20	Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	487	9.5 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	487
21	Blackmon Road Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	478	64.5 Top 50%	59% Math proficiency	478
22	Double Churches Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	472	30.6 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	472
23	River Road Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	454	23.6 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	454
24	Blanchard Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	451	36.9 Lower 50%	41% Math proficiency	451
25	Eddy Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	448	10.4 Lower 50%	7% Math proficiency	448
26	Gentian Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	442	29.4 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	442
27	Fort Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	440	18.1 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	440
28	Rigdon Road Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	437	12.4 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	437
29	Allen Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	436	24.5 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	436
30	Double Churches Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	429	23.4 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	429
31	Rainey McCullers School of the Arts Columbus · High · Grades 6–12	Public	420	65.1 Top 50%	58% Math proficiency	420
32	Dorothy Height Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	419	17.2 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	419
33	East Columbus Magnet Academy Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	395	16.6 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	395
34	Lonnie Jackson Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	395	10.7 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	395
35	Georgetown Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	394	10.8 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	394
36	Reese Road Leadership Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	387	19.3 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	387
37	Davis Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	387	14.1 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	387
38	Fox Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	383	13.4 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	383
39	Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	382	30.6 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	382
40	Brewer Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–2	Public	367	15.1 Lower 50%	7% Math proficiency	367
41	Dimon Elementary Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	358	21.5 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	358
42	Wesley Heights Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	349	14.9 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	349
43	Johnson Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	336	31.9 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	336
44	Wynnton Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	332	26.5 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	332
45	South Columbus Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	326	11.4 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	326
46	Hannan Elementary Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	322	35.9 Lower 50%	41% Math proficiency	322
47	Forrest Road Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	278	9.1 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	278
48	Key Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	263	17.9 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	263

Northside High School in Columbus leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Columbus with Enrollment 1,405. Of the 48 schools shown, 48 are public.

For the full picture see the wider Georgia largest 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 largest school in Columbus?

Northside High School in Columbus, Georgia ranks first among largest schools in Columbus with Enrollment 1,405 (Enrollment: 1,405).

How are largest schools in Columbus ranked?

Schools with the highest enrollment. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

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.