Schools in Columbus, Mississippi (2025)
13 schools · 6,315 students · 13 public · median Enrollment 369.
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Ranked schools in Columbus
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Mississippi.
- 183MS School for Math and ScienceColumbus · Public High– · 240 students
- 256New Hope Middle SchoolColumbus · Public Middle60% Math proficiency · 604 students
- 355New Hope ElementaryColumbus · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 1,191 students
- 450New Hope High SchoolColumbus · Public High52% Math proficiency · 787 students
- 535West Lowndes ElementaryColumbus · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 276 students
- 631West Lowndes High SchoolColumbus · Public High42% Math proficiency · 206 students
- 723Fairview Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 244 students
- 820Columbus High SchoolColumbus · Public High17% Math proficiency · 865 students
- 918Columbus Middle SchoolColumbus · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 597 students
- 1018Stokes Beard Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 369 students
- 1115Franklin AcademyColumbus · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 231 students
- 1214Cook Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 139Sale Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 290 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS School for Math and Science Columbus · High · Grades 11–12 | Public | 82.7 Top 10% | – | 240 |
| 2 | New Hope Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.2 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 604 |
| 3 | New Hope Elementary Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 1,191 |
| 4 | New Hope High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 50.1 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 787 |
| 5 | West Lowndes Elementary Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 276 |
| 6 | West Lowndes High School Columbus · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 31.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 206 |
| 7 | Fairview Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 244 |
| 8 | Columbus High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 865 |
| 9 | Columbus Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.3 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 597 |
| 10 | Stokes Beard Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 11 | Franklin Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 231 |
| 12 | Cook Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 13 | Sale Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 290 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Columbus?
MS School for Math and Science is the highest-ranked school in Columbus with a Success Index (US) of 82.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Columbus?
Columbus has 13 schools (4 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) educating 6,315 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Columbus?
The median Enrollment across schools in Columbus is 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.