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#795 of 863 schools in MS
Columbus Middle School
Middle School · Columbus Municipal School Dist · Columbus, MS
A Columbus Municipal School Dist middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
175 Highway 373, Columbus, MS 39705
- Math 25% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus Middle School score 22% 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 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 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
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Where Columbus Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average634/100K
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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
$69,292
Median home value
$225,900
Median rent
$1,046/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Columbus Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Columbus Municipal School Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 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 Middle School is listed in COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus Middle School
Columbus Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, MS, part of Columbus Municipal School Dist, serving approximately 580 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #795 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Middle School
What grades does Columbus Middle School serve?
Columbus Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Columbus Middle School?
Columbus Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus Middle School rank in MS?
Columbus Middle School ranks #795 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Columbus Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Columbus Middle School a charter school?
No, Columbus Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus Middle School a Title I school?
No, Columbus Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus Middle School?
100.0% of students at Columbus Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lowndes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (662) 241-7300
- Area population (ZIP 39705)
- 12,195
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 39705; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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