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Reese Road Leadership Academy

Q: Is Reese Road Leadership Academy a good school?

Reese Road Leadership Academy ranks 879 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

879^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Reese Road Leadership Academy is an elementary school in Columbus, GA, serving 387 students in grades K-5 within the Muscogee County district, where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most impressive thing about Reese Road is how consistently students show up. Only 5.5% of students were chronically absent in the most recent school year—far below the district rate of 19.5% and the state rate of 17.7%. That's a huge improvement from 14.4% just two years earlier, and it's dramatically better than nearby schools like Gentian Elementary (24.1%) or Waddell Elementary (17.3%). This strong attendance culture likely supports another standout: 4th grade math. Nearly 47% of 4th graders scored proficient, well above the district average of 36.1% and close to the state's 50.1%. The school also keeps class sizes small with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio, better than most peers like Georgetown Elementary (14.3) or Forrest Road Elementary (15.8).

There's an interesting pattern in math, though. While 4th grade shines, 3rd grade math proficiency is low at just 13.6%, compared to the district's 29.9%. The jump from 3rd to 4th grade suggests students make significant gains during that year—a sign that interventions or teaching strategies may be working. In 5th grade science, the school posts 31.8% proficiency, nearly matching the district average and beating several neighbors like Wesley Heights Elementary (20.5%) and Allen Elementary (29.2%). Overall, Reese Road ranks in the 28th percentile statewide, which is higher than most nearby schools—only Blanchard Elementary and Clubview Elementary rank higher. The school also spends less per student ($15,751) than several lower-performing peers, suggesting efficient use of resources. For parents, this is a school that combines strong attendance, solid 4th grade math, and steady improvement in science—all while serving a high-poverty population effectively.

387

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,751

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3100 Reese Rd
Columbus, GA 31907

(706) 569-3684

District: Muscogee County

Students who attend Reese Road Leadership Academy usually attend:

High:

Hardaway High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.4%

Hispanic:

25.6%

White:

16.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 40th percentile in 2016 → 28th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (30% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school30%

District avg32%

Georgia avg47%

879^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to bottom 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 30Elementary Schools in the Muscogee County

149^th of 202Muscogee 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
2026	27.0	879 of 1222	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.7	861 of 1238	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.5	842 of 1236	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.8	803 of 1223	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.9	930 of 1220	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.3	939 of 1214	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.8	906 of 1234	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.4	814 of 1209	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.9	786 of 1205	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.5	738 of 1233	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.5	753 of 1240	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	66.9	459 of 1231	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.9	704 of 1225	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.8	698 of 1201	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.5	725 of 1212	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.3	473 of 1183	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	71.6	308 of 1133	72.8%	★★★★☆
2008	68.7	354 of 1134	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.0	432 of 1125	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.1	316 of 1101	71.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	36.1	527 of 829	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.9	419 of 892	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	322 of 879	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.5	355 of 870	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.4	417 of 876	52.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	30.0	820 of 1189	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	25.9	926 of 1224	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.7	851 of 1223	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.6	771 of 1212	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.1	912 of 1206	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	16.8	533 of 583	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	18.6	480 of 535	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.1	493 of 516	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	26.7	872 of 1186	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.8	762 of 1225	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.7	818 of 1220	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.2	816 of 1210	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.4	904 of 1209	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)36th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)31st percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)26th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)9th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science32%-12 vs state

Mathematics29%-18 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, August 11, 2011

My daughter has been attending Reese Road for the past 4 years. I am extremely please with the staff, teachers and especially the principal, Janelle Pendleton. The children have a respect for her and a respect for themselves. Reese Road Leadership Academy has definitely given the students the foundation to become great leaders. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 10, 2009

There is a sense of community in the school. The principal is a wonderful woman who really cares about the students. There is an awesome staff of teachers as well. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Reese Road Leadership Academy	Public	K-5	3100 Reese Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3684	387	29	13.5	100.0%	62 (16.0%)	191 (49.4%)	99 (25.6%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (6.7%)	27	879^th of 1222 public elementary schools	28.1%		28.7	861^st of 1238 public elementary schools	30.5%	18	13.6	46.9	27.5	31.8	$15,751	$1,343	$14,408
Gentian Elementary School	Public	K-5	4201 Primrose Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3625	442	39	11.3	100.0%	92 (20.8%)	249 (56.3%)	49 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.5%)	15.2	1079^th of 1222 public elementary schools	11.7%		27	891^st of 1238 public elementary schools	28.0%	188	24.6	33.4	7.2	26.2	$17,419	$2,282	$15,136
Forrest Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6400 Forrest Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 565-3061	278	18	15.8	100.0%	11 (4.0%)	230 (82.7%)	19 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	19.7	999^th of 1222 public elementary schools	18.2%		6.9	1216^th of 1238 public elementary schools	1.8%	217	28.9	30.3	22.5	27.5	$17,834	$2,255	$15,580
Wesley Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Amber Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3733	349	27	13.1	100.0%	5 (1.4%)	302 (86.5%)	19 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	19.1	1009^th of 1222 public elementary schools	17.4%		14.9	1093^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	11.7%	84	27.4	40.0	20.5	20.5	$15,729	$1,770	$13,960
Waddell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Miller Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3722	520	32	16.5	100.0%	44 (8.5%)	402 (77.3%)	37 (7.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.2%)	19.4	1005^th of 1222 public elementary schools	17.8%		19.3	1008^th of 1238 public elementary schools	18.6%	3	34.7	23.0	18.6	30.0	$13,137	$1,219	$11,918
Clubview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2836 Edgewood Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 565-3017	566	38	14.8	65.7%	257 (45.4%)	181 (32.0%)	63 (11.1%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (9.4%)	55.3	495^th of 1222 public elementary schools	59.5%		54.2	512^th of 1238 public elementary schools	58.6%	17	46.0	47.7	43.9	50.0	$14,914	$919	$13,995
Lonnie Jackson Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	4601 Buena Vista Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 565-3039	395	27	14.9	100.0%	15 (3.8%)	325 (82.3%)	25 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.6%)	17.8	1033^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	15.5%		18.5	1021^st of 1238 public elementary schools	17.5%	12	1.4	25.4	11.1	41.7	$16,274	$1,663	$14,611
Georgetown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	954 High Ln	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 565-2980	394	28	14.3	100.0%	14 (3.6%)	329 (83.5%)	29 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	16.1	1059^th of 1222 public elementary schools	13.3%		9.2	1195^th of 1238 public elementary schools	3.5%	136	15.4	20.0	12.1	39.7	$14,605	$1,735	$12,869
Rigdon Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1320 Rigdon Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 565-2989	437	32	13.8	100.0%	25 (5.7%)	343 (78.5%)	31 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.5%)	19.8	998^th of 1222 public elementary schools	18.3%		8	1206^th of 1238 public elementary schools	2.6%	208	16.4	14.2	20.0	47.5	$17,132	$2,196	$14,936
Blanchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3512 Weems Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2461	451	31	14.5	82.5%	203 (45.0%)	125 (27.7%)	63 (14.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (11.5%)	57.7	460^th of 1222 public elementary schools	62.4%		61.1	423^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	65.8%	37	46.9	42.8	46.6	56.9	$14,919	$1,188	$13,731

Frequently Asked Questions about Reese Road Leadership Academy

How many students attend Reese Road Leadership Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 387 students attended Reese Road Leadership Academy.

What district is Reese Road Leadership Academy in?

Muscogee County

Is Reese Road Leadership Academy a good school?

Reese Road Leadership Academy ranks 879^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Reese Road Leadership Academy?

Students at Reese Road Leadership Academy are 49% African American, 26% Hispanic, 16% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Reese Road Leadership Academy attend?

Students who attend Reese Road Leadership Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Hardaway High School

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