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Muscogee County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 53 public schools serving 29,818 students in Muscogee County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Muscogee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
53 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
29,818 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
1,981 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Muscogee County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
54 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
847 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,676 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
18%
# Black Students
17,171 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
58%
36%
# White Students
5,889 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
20%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,127 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,126
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
2,173
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,180
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,148
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,225
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,208
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,263
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,233
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,231
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,268
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,659
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,375
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,892
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,837
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,979 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,588 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$417 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$375 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,979
$14,266
Spending / Student
$12,588
$13,395
Best Muscogee County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #33.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3360
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3360
Grades: 6-12
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
Mathews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7533 Lynch Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3656
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3656
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #55.
Blackmon Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7251 Blackmon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
Aaron Cohn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7352 Garrett Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3801
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3801
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
North Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #88.
Richards Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #99.
Clubview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1010.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #1111.
Northside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2002 American Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Grades: 9-12
| 1,402 students
Rank: #1212.
Double Churches Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 Double Churches Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1313.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2008 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #1414.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1515.
Hannan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1338 Talbotton Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1616.
Gentian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Primrose Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1717.
Blanchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1818.
Waddell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Miller Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1919.
Allen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 23rd Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #2020.
Midland Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7373 Psalmond Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3664
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3664
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #2121.
Shaw High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7579 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Grades: 9-12
| 1,234 students
Rank: #2222.
Wynnton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Wynnton Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #2323.
Midland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6990 Warm Springs Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3673
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3673
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Rank: #2424.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Woodlawn Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #2525.
Hardaway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 College Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Grades: 9-12
| 1,184 students
Rank: #2626.
Reese Road Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Reese Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2727.
Dimon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #2828.
Carver High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #2929.
Double Churches Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7611 Whitesville Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #3030.
Rigdon Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Rigdon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #3131.
Arnold Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 51st St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2436
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2436
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #3232.
Spencer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fort Benning Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8701
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: #3333.
River Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 Heath Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Forrest Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Forrest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3062
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3062
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Lonnie Jackson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Buena Vista Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3039
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muscogee County School District?
Muscogee County School District manages 53 public schools serving 29,818 students.
What is the rank of Muscogee County School District?
Muscogee County School District is ranked #158 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muscogee County School District?
58% of Muscogee County School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muscogee County School District?
Muscogee County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Muscogee County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,588 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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