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Jordan Vocational High School
High School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA
A Muscogee County high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3200 Howard Ave, Columbus, GA 31904
- Math 16% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jordan Vocational High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jordan Vocational High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,842/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,625
Median home value
$216,100
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Columbus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,131 | Compare → |
| Hardaway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,097 | Compare → |
| Northside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,417 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Muscogee County
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #34 of 53
- District spending per student
- $13,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jordan Vocational High School is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jordan Vocational High School
Jordan Vocational High School is a public high school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 969 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,042 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jordan Vocational High School
What grades does Jordan Vocational High School serve?
Jordan Vocational High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jordan Vocational High School?
Jordan Vocational High School has an enrollment of approximately 969 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Vocational High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Vocational High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jordan Vocational High School rank in GA?
Jordan Vocational High School ranks #2,042 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Jordan Vocational High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jordan Vocational High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jordan Vocational High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordan Vocational High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jordan Vocational High School a charter school?
No, Jordan Vocational High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jordan Vocational High School a Title I school?
No, Jordan Vocational High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jordan Vocational High School?
100.0% of students at Jordan Vocational High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 969
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Muscogee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (706) 748-2819
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31904)
- 34,906
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31904; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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