For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,998 students in Columbus, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, GA are Columbus High School, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Northside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Columbus, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbus, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Gr: 6-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Northside High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2002 American Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Shaw High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7579 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3638
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Hardaway High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 College Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Carver High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Spencer High School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Jordan Vocational High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Howard Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2819
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2819
Gr: 9-12 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Kendrick High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6015 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2960
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Muscogee Education Transition Center
Special Education School
2601 Cross Country Dr Bldg F
Columbus, GA 31906
(404) 291-2913
Columbus, GA 31906
(404) 291-2913
Gr: 6-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, GA include Columbus High School, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Northside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbus?
10 public high schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbus include: Shaw High School vs. Northside High School, Carver High School vs. Columbus High School, Jordan Vocational High School vs. Kendrick High School
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