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#833 of 863 schools in MS
Columbus High School
High School · Columbus Municipal School Dist · Columbus, MS
A Columbus Municipal School Dist high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
215 Hemlock Street, Columbus, MS 39702
- Math 39% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbus High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbus 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average634/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,938
Median home value
$142,900
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS School for Math and ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 11–12 | 2.2 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Columbus Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbus Municipal School Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus High School is listed in COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus High School
Columbus High School is a public high school in Columbus, MS, part of Columbus Municipal School Dist, serving approximately 937 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #833 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus High School
What grades does Columbus High School serve?
Columbus High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Columbus High School?
Columbus High School has an enrollment of approximately 937 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus High School rank in MS?
Columbus High School ranks #833 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Columbus High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Columbus High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Columbus High School a charter school?
No, Columbus High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus High School a Title I school?
No, Columbus High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus High School?
100.0% of students at Columbus 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
- 937
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lowndes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (662) 241-7200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39702)
- 23,536
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39702; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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