Columbus High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Georgia 31906 · Muscogee County
#6 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#795 of 16,910 nationally
About Columbus High School
Columbus High School is a public high located in Columbus, in the Muscogee County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,161 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 6th of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,161.
There are 48 schools in Columbus; Columbus High School ranks 2nd of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)93%
- Reading proficiency (30%)92%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Columbus High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 93%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbus High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wynnton Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students · 1.0 km away
Hannan Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students · 1.2 km away
Rigdon Road Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 1.8 km away
Jordan Vocational High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,040 students · 1.8 km away
Rainey McCullers School of the Arts
Columbus · Public high · Grades 6–12
420 students · 1.9 km away
Clubview Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students · 2.0 km away
Richards Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students · 2.1 km away
Johnson Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students · 2.2 km away
Davis Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 2.5 km away
Hardaway High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Coastal Plains High School
Brunswick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
Shaw High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,162 students
Peach County High School
Fort Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,162 students
North Hall High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,164 students
Hampton High School
Hampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
LaFayette High School
La Fayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,157 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus High School a good school?
Columbus High School has a Success Index (US) of 83.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #6 of 431 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Columbus High School rank in Georgia?
Columbus High School ranks #6 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #795 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbus High School?
Columbus High School had 1,161 students in 2025.
Is Columbus High School a elementary school or a high school?
Columbus High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbus High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Columbus High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.