Columbus High School vs Rainey McCullers School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
Rainey McCullers School of the Arts
Columbus · Public high · Grades 6–12
420 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Georgia | Rainey McCullers School of the Arts Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 431 | #49 of 431 |
| National rank | #795 of 16,910 | #4523 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,161 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 58% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 65.1).
- •Columbus High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 58%).
- •Columbus High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 60%).
- •Rainey McCullers School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.0).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 420.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus High School better than Rainey McCullers School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus High School ranks higher (83.7 vs 65.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbus High School and Rainey McCullers School of the Arts?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 1,161. Rainey McCullers School of the Arts: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Rainey McCullers School of the Arts rank in Georgia?
Columbus High School is 6th of 431 and Rainey McCullers School of the Arts is 49th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).