Columbus High School

Public 9-12

 1700 Cherokee Ave
       Columbus, GA  31906


(706) 748-2534

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 446 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,960 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,131

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.7%
African American:
21.8%
Asian:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.3% Help


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Compare Details Columbus High School ranks better than 96.4% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 9 ranked high schools in the Muscogee County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.26. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Columbus High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Columbus High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.7%), African American (21.8%), Asian (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbus High School is 18.5, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the Muscogee County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbus High School is $7,960, which is the lowest among 9 high schools in the Muscogee County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Columbus High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Columbus High School 16th of 446 Georgia public high schools. (See Columbus High School in the ranking list.)

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 154th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbus High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.88 2nd 335 99.4%
2007 92.52 2nd 358 99.4%
2008 92.68 2nd 370 99.5%
2009 93.20 2nd 372 99.5%
2010 93.15 3rd 384 99.2%
2011 91.77 2nd 402 99.5%
2012 91.83 3rd 396 99.2%
2013 92.20 1st 425 99.8%
2014 91.32 1st 425 99.8%
2015 96.28 3rd 435 99.3%
2016 95.88 3rd 426 99.3%
2017 96.95 2nd 420 99.5%
2018 97.24 2nd 428 99.5%
2019 96.61 2nd 438 99.5%
2021 91.99 7th 410 98.3%
2022 96.00 3rd 429 99.3%
2023 91.26 16th 442 96.4%
See the entire list of Georgia High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Columbus High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, December 12, 2014

Open Quote What a gift it is to have this wonderful high school in Columbus, Georgia! Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, November 10, 2012

Open Quote I am in the CHS class of 2016, and so far my experience here has been wonderful. Every day, in the cafeteria, they play music. One particular day everyone got up and started dancing to the music. We have lots of pep-rallies, which shortens the school day a little. You are required to attend the field trips, if you don't have enough money, they pay for you. Practically everyone who goes here is really mature. It's nice to be around people you can relate to. Of course, the teachers have high expectations at CHS, and you are usually loaded with work, but with priveledge comes responsibility, and this certainly applies to students at CHS. When I was an eighth grader, I had the option of attending four different high schools, and I am SO, SO glad I chose this one. Close Quote


by a student
Friday, April 20, 2012

Open Quote they have a lot of bullies. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Open Quote I in the class of 2012. CHS is amazing, there are actually more girls in the school than there are guys. We have a definite above-average minority enrollment. There are lots of opportunities including the exclusive one of being able to participate in the Columbus Space Program and work with many programs such as FIRST Robotics and the Lemelson-MIT funded InvenTeam project. Also, the test scores are proof of our impressive academic schedule. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Columbus High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1182 1182
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1114 1114
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1227 1227
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1309 1309
1994 700 580 17 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1323
1995 712 573 26 51 3 n/a n/a 0 1365
1996 712 573 26 51 3 n/a n/a 0 1365
1997 785 574 25 51 3 n/a n/a 0 1438
1998 790 580 45 48 2 n/a n/a 0 1465
1999 731 483 44 42 2 n/a n/a 0 1302
2000 781 384 50 37 1 n/a n/a 0 1253
2001 806 312 52 40 1 n/a n/a 0 1211
2002 839 312 51 54 3 n/a n/a 0 1259
2003 839 312 51 54 3 n/a n/a 0 1259
2004 809 341 61 49 4 n/a n/a 0 1264
2005 790 353 63 51 5 n/a n/a 29 1291
2006 789 336 72 57 5 n/a n/a 44 1303
2007 803 301 75 54 7 n/a n/a 55 1295
2008 830 313 73 51 5 n/a n/a 56 1328
2009 797 295 80 49 3 n/a n/a 59 1283
2010 822 270 78 0 3 1 139 0 1313
2011 844 289 88 92 3 0 85 0 1401
2012 808 295 89 79 5 0 57 0 1333
2013 777 301 93 77 4 1 53 0 1306
2014 754 313 102 63 3 1 56 0 1292
2015 731 299 100 61 2 1 61 0 1255
2016 704 312 112 79 0 4 58 0 1269
2017 697 306 126 71 0 3 64 0 1267
2018 707 302 130 84 2 2 59 0 1286
2019 695 285 145 87 3 2 58 0 1275
2020 666 268 164 90 3 3 52 0 1246
2021 645 246 167 101 5 3 56 0 1223
2022 576 250 168 101 1 2 73 0 1171
2023 517 246 169 120 2 2 75 0 1131

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbus High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1182 70.0 16.8 15.1
1991 1114 71.0 15.6 12.7
1992 1227 69.0 17.7 20
1993 1309 84.0 15.6 22.5
1994 1323 76.7 17.2 32.1
1995 1365 72.0 19.0 16
1996 1365 72.0 19.0 16
1997 1438 87.0 16.5 22.5
1998 1465 80.6 18.2 26.6
1999 1302 79.8 16.3 18.1
2000 1253 70.6 17.7 16
2001 1211 69.3 17.5 18.7
2002 1259 71.2 17.7 17.1
2003 1259 71.2 17.7 17.1
2004 1264 73.6 17.2 17.6
2005 1291 73.0 17.7 20.2
2006 1303 74.3 17.5 22.6
2007 1295 75.0 17.3 20.3
2008 1328 76.2 17.4 19
2009 1283 78.0 16.4 16.3
2010 1313 74.6 17.6 25.7
2011 1401 74.5 18.8 17
2012 1333 75.5 17.6 18.8
2013 1306 72.9 17.9 20.1
2014 1292 70.8 18.2 20.3
2015 1255 61.0 20.5 19.1
2016 1269 60.0 21.1 21
2017 1267 62.0 20.4 21
2018 1286 61.6 20.8 20.7
2019 1275 62.5 20.4 20.8
2020 1246 63.0 19.7 18.9
2021 1223 62.0 19.7 13.6
2022 1171 63.0 18.5 n/a
2023 1131 61.0 18.5 18.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbus High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1182 70.0 16.8 15.1
1991 1114 71.0 15.6 12.7
1992 1227 69.0 17.7 20
1993 1309 84.0 15.6 22.5
1994 1323 76.7 17.2 32.1
1995 1365 72.0 19.0 16
1996 1365 72.0 19.0 16
1997 1438 87.0 16.5 22.5
1998 1465 80.6 18.2 26.6
1999 1302 79.8 16.3 18.1
2000 1253 70.6 17.7 16
2001 1211 69.3 17.5 18.7
2002 1259 71.2 17.7 17.1
2003 1259 71.2 17.7 17.1
2004 1264 73.6 17.2 17.6
2005 1291 73.0 17.7 20.2
2006 1303 74.3 17.5 22.6
2007 1295 75.0 17.3 20.3
2008 1328 76.2 17.4 19
2009 1283 78.0 16.4 16.3
2010 1313 74.6 17.6 25.7
2011 1401 74.5 18.8 17
2012 1333 75.5 17.6 18.8
2013 1306 72.9 17.9 20.1
2014 1292 70.8 18.2 20.3
2015 1255 61.0 20.5 19.1
2016 1269 60.0 21.1 21
2017 1267 62.0 20.4 21
2018 1286 61.6 20.8 20.7
2019 1275 62.5 20.4 20.8
2020 1246 63.0 19.7 18.9
2021 1223 62.0 19.7 13.6
2022 1171 63.0 18.5 n/a
2023 1131 61.0 18.5 18.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbus High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $254 (3.6%) $6,863 (96.4%) $7,116
2018 $245 (3.3%) $7,081 (96.7%) $7,326
2019 $275 (3.5%) $7,684 (96.5%) $7,960

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 438 High schoolsRanks 16th of 442 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Columbus High School)91.786
 5.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Muscogee County)4134.2
 6.8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Columbus High School)91.860.9
 30.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Muscogee County)2921.4
 7.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Columbus High School)96.188.2
 7.9%
   End of Course Biology (Muscogee County)43.338.2
 5.1%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Columbus High School)91.647.5
 44.1%
   End of Course United States History (Muscogee County)40.322.5
 17.8%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12751131
 11.3%
African American285246
 13.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian145169
 16.6%
Hispanic87120
 37.9%
Pacific Islander22
White695517
 25.6%
Two or More Races5875
 29.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.8%18.3%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,131 students attended Columbus High School.

Students at Columbus High School are 46% White, 22% African American, 15% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Yes! Columbus High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 446 Georgia high schools.


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