Muscogee County School District
School District · Columbus, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
53
32 elem, 12 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
29,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
53
32 elem, 12 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
29,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#169 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,792
$336 vs Georgia median
District size
29,698 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Muscogee County ranks #169 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Muscogee County's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 50 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blanchard Elementary School (7.9/10), Richards Middle School (7.6/10), and Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Muscogee County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Muscogee County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Muscogee County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (50 of 53). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blanchard Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Richards Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Columbus High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Northside High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Aaron Cohn Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Blackmon Road Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Lonnie Jackson Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 53 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Muscogee County
Muscogee County is a Columbus, Georgia school district serving 53 schools.The district educates 29,698 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. District-level spending was $13,792 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Muscogee County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blanchard Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Muscogee County students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.
The district includes 32 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Muscogee County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Muscogee County with test data.
Schools in Muscogee County
53 schoolsElementary Schools32
Middle Schools12
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 29,698
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,036
- District spending per student
- $13,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Muscogee County?
Muscogee County has 53 schools in total — 32 elementary, 12 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Muscogee County?
The average composite rating for Muscogee County is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Muscogee County?
Muscogee County's district-level spending was $13,792 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Muscogee County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Muscogee County is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Muscogee County?
Blanchard Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Muscogee County with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Muscogee County?
Across schools in Muscogee County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Muscogee County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Muscogee County has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 53 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Muscogee County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-Chatham County (58)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
- Whitfield County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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