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Muscogee County School District

1200 Bradley Dr.
Columbus, GA 31901
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (706) 748-2000

Top Rankings

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 45 public elementary schools serving 21,263 students in Muscogee County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Muscogee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
53 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
29,818 Students
1,209,576 Students
# Teachers
1,981 Teachers
86,293 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (GA)
#157 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Muscogee County School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muscogee County School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muscogee County School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Muscogee County School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Muscogee County School District and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
54 Students
2,651 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
847 Students
56,550 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,676 Students
216,630 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
18%
# Black Students
17,171 Students
441,964 Students
% Black Students
58%
37%
# White Students
5,889 Students
429,587 Students
% White Students
20%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
1,249 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,127 Students
60,370 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,126
47,362
# Students in K Grade:
2,173
119,997
# 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
128,638
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,268
131,016
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,659
5,237
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,375
4,582
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,892
3,850
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,837
3,683
# 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$417 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Muscogee County School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$375 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart displays total spending of Muscogee County School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,979
$14,266
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Muscogee County School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,588
$13,395
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Muscogee County School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Muscogee County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3360
Grades: 6-12
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Mathews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7533 Lynch Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3656
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #44.
Blackmon Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7251 Blackmon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #55.
Aaron Cohn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7352 Garrett Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3801
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
North Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #77.
Richards Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #88.
Clubview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #99.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #1010.
Double Churches Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1213 Double Churches Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1111.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2008 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #1212.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1313.
Hannan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1338 Talbotton Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1414.
Gentian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Primrose Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1515.
Blanchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1616.
Waddell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Miller Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1717.
Allen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 23rd Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1818.
Midland Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7373 Psalmond Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3664
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #1919.
Wynnton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Wynnton Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #2020.
Midland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6990 Warm Springs Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-3673
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Rank: #2121.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Woodlawn Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #2222.
Reese Road Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Reese Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2323.
Dimon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #2424.
Double Churches Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7611 Whitesville Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #2525.
Rigdon Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 Rigdon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #2626.
Arnold Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 51st St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2436
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #2727.
River Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Heath Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Forrest Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Forrest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3062
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lonnie Jackson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Buena Vista Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #3030.
Dorothy Height Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1458 Benning Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 570-3009
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #3131.
Fort Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3740
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
South Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1964 Torch Hill Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Wesley Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Amber Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3733
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #3434.
Georgetown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
954 High Ln
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2980
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #3535.
St. Marys Video And Communication Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4408 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8841
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 53 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 29,818 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
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