Columbus Municipal School Dist School District
School District · Columbus, Mississippi
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,065
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,065
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#138 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,944
+$1,332 vs Mississippi median
District size
3,065 students
Larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Columbus Municipal School Dist ranks #138 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Columbus Municipal School Dist's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Columbus Middle School (6.8/10), Franklin Academy (5.1/10), and Cook Elementary School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Columbus Municipal School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Columbus Municipal School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Franklin Academy | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Cook Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Fairview Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Columbus High School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Stokes Beard Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Sale Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Columbus Municipal School Dist
Columbus Municipal School Dist is a Columbus, Mississippi school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,065 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $13,944 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Columbus Municipal School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbus Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Columbus Municipal School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 31.0% and ELA proficiency of 29.7%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Columbus Municipal School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Columbus Municipal School Dist with test data.
Schools in Columbus Municipal School Dist
7 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 3,065
- Teachers (FTE)
- 233
- District spending per student
- $13,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 33.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbus Municipal School Dist?
Columbus Municipal School Dist has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Columbus Municipal School Dist?
The average composite rating for Columbus Municipal School Dist is 4.4/10. 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 Columbus Municipal School Dist?
Columbus Municipal School Dist's district-level spending was $13,944 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 Columbus Municipal School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Columbus Municipal School Dist is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Columbus Municipal School Dist?
Columbus Middle School is the highest-rated school in Columbus Municipal School Dist with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Columbus Municipal School Dist?
Across schools in Columbus Municipal School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Columbus Municipal School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Columbus Municipal School Dist has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi 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
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi 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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