Northside High School vs. Columbus High School
Should you attend Northside High School or Columbus High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Columbus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,402 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,131 students in grades 9-12, Columbus High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,402 students
1,131 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#34 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
92%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
91%
Graduation Rate
96%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
389
262
Grade 10 Students
335
319
Grade 11 Students
324
276
Grade 12 Students
354
274
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
15%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
31%
22%
% White
45%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%