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Richards Middle School

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Richards Middle School ranks 125 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 79% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Richards Middle School is a public middle school located in Columbus, Georgia, serving 809 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richards Middle School consistently ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking between 71 and 141 out of 542-588 schools over the past 5 years. The school's Milestones Assessment proficiency rates are significantly higher than the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, Richards Middle School had 52.5% proficiency in 6th grade ELA, compared to 30.5% for Muscogee County and 41.3% for Georgia. Additionally, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate is 100%, which is substantially higher than the Muscogee County (30%) and Georgia (44.9%) averages. Richards Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 17, compared to nearby schools like Veterans Memorial Middle School (15.1), Midland Middle School (13.3), and Double Churches Middle School (13.1).

Despite having a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.35% to 96.58% over the past few years, Richards Middle School has maintained its strong academic performance. This is a notable achievement, especially given the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's ability to outperform the district and state averages suggests effective teaching practices and a focus on supporting student learning and achievement.

799

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,748

Per pupil spending ?

85.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906

(706) 569-3697

District: Muscogee County

Students who attend Richards Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hardaway High School

Feeder schools for Richards Middle School:

Elementary:	Clubview Elementary School
	Johnson Elementary School
	Rigdon Road Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.8%

White:

25.3%

Hispanic:

10.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (51% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Georgia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 34 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg26%

Georgia avg40%

125^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 33 pts since 2015

From bottom 45% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 12Middle Schools in the Muscogee County

155^th of 206Muscogee County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	75.6	125 of 584	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	71.8	140 of 588	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	71.6	138 of 577	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	71.9	141 of 567	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	84.1	71 of 542	86.9%	★★★★☆
2019	63.0	181 of 559	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.4	176 of 543	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.5	266 of 539	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.2	282 of 545	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.2	294 of 537	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	32.6	411 of 521	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	40.0	372 of 527	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	43.7	343 of 508	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.5	342 of 504	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.9	299 of 494	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.0	285 of 466	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.6	286 of 462	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.0	191 of 445	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.1	158 of 420	62.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+55 vs state

English Language Arts54%+13 vs state

Mathematics48%+6 vs state

Social Studies46%+8 vs state

Science45%+17 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Thursday, October 29, 2020

As a long-time teacher at Richards, since 1998, I’ve witnessed the aim to provide consistent quality instruction and valuable experiences for highly diverse groups of learners. Performing at top levels in academic, arts and sports activities is a standard. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 31, 2018

This is underrated for some reasons. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, October 24, 2009

I loved Richards Middle school except for some of the people...But other wise it was really fun there,I miss being at middle school... Close Quote

Schools Near Richards Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richards Middle School	Public	6-8	2892 Edgewood Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3697	799	46	17.2	85.2%	202 (25.3%)	390 (48.8%)	82 (10.3%)	56 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.5%)	75.6	125^th of 584 public middle schools	78.6%		71.8	140^th of 588 public middle schools	76.2%	15	100.0	52.5	56.3	52.9	43.3	47.9	52.7	45.4	46.5	$11,748	$1,005	$10,743
Arnold Middle School	Public	6-8	2011 51st St	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2436	582	37	15.6	100.0%	100 (17.2%)	249 (42.8%)	188 (32.3%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.2%)	18.9	477^th of 584 public middle schools	18.3%		13.2	532^nd of 588 public middle schools	9.5%	55	70.6	31.1	22.3	23.9	12.1	13.4	20.8	10.1	14.2	$12,694	$1,253	$11,441
Rothschild Leadership Academy School	Public	6-8	1136 Hunt Ave	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3709	498	36	13.9	100.0%	13 (2.6%)	426 (85.5%)	28 (5.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.6%)	7.5	569^th of 584 public middle schools	2.6%		7.5	571^st of 588 public middle schools	2.9%	2		6.0	12.8	10.2	0.7	4.7	8.3	9.5	7.1	$12,848	$1,539	$11,310
Fort Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 Woodruff Farm Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3740	440	33	13.5	100.0%	31 (7.0%)	339 (77.0%)	39 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.6%)	15.3	514^th of 584 public middle schools	12.0%		13.2	531^st of 588 public middle schools	9.7%	17	60.7	17.4	15.0	22.1	7.0	7.2	25.3	16.1	11.7	$14,191	$1,295	$12,896
East Columbus Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	6100 Georgetown Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(706) 565-3026	395	31	12.5	97.5%	6 (1.5%)	355 (89.9%)	18 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	15.1	516^th of 584 public middle schools	11.6%		15.4	513^th of 588 public middle schools	12.8%	3	35.0	21.4	21.8	23.0	9.8	8.1	17.0	4.3	17.8	$14,886	$1,192	$13,694
Baker Middle School	Public	6-8	1215 Benning Dr	Columbus	31903	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8721	631	40	15.6	100.0%	19 (3.0%)	487 (77.2%)	99 (15.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	5.6	576^th of 584 public middle schools	1.4%		5.8	579^th of 588 public middle schools	1.5%	3		10.0	8.0	7.7	2.9	4.3	1.0	3.6	1.5	$13,081	$1,370	$11,711
Double Churches Middle School	Public	6-8	7611 Whitesville Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2678	429	36	12.0	100.0%	89 (20.7%)	243 (56.6%)	38 (8.9%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (12.4%)	21	462^nd of 584 public middle schools	20.9%		22.4	459^th of 588 public middle schools	21.9%	3	61.1	30.3	18.1	25.2	10.7	11.0	27.5	15.2	22.9	$17,209	$1,818	$15,392
Blackmon Road Middle School	Public	6-8	7251 Blackmon Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 565-2998	478	46	10.3	78.7%	145 (30.3%)	203 (42.5%)	61 (12.8%)	29 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.7%)	57.5	223^rd of 584 public middle schools	61.8%		61.6	193^rd of 588 public middle schools	67.2%	30	72.2	38.6	45.1	41.4	33.6	35.8	47.8	35.3	39.7	$16,978	$1,226	$15,752
Eddy Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 S Lumpkin Rd	Columbus	31903	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8782	448	31	14.3	100.0%	14 (3.1%)	316 (70.5%)	96 (21.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	7.2	570^th of 584 public middle schools	2.4%		7.1	573^rd of 588 public middle schools	2.6%	3		13.8	9.7	6.3	5.9	3.2	5.6	6.3	6.9	$13,545	$1,381	$12,164
Veterans Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	2008 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3203	681	43	15.8	75.9%	243 (35.7%)	224 (32.9%)	113 (16.6%)	46 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	52 (7.6%)	35.8	370^th of 584 public middle schools	36.6%		39.3	346^th of 588 public middle schools	41.2%	24	100.0	28.8	36.8	33.3	21.0	31.2	26.1	18.3	33.3	$11,672	$769	$10,904

Frequently Asked Questions about Richards Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Richards Middle School?

Students at Richards Middle School are 49% African American, 25% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

Is Richards Middle School a good school?

Richards Middle School ranks 125^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Richards Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 799 students attended Richards Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Richards Middle School attend?

Students who attend Richards Middle School usually go on to attend Hardaway High School

What district is Richards Middle School in?

Muscogee County

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