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Eagle Ridge Academy

Q: Is Eagle Ridge Academy a good school?

Eagle Ridge Academy ranks 603 rd of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

603^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Eagle Ridge Academy is a public elementary school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 674 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Muscogee County School District.

Eagle Ridge Academy consistently outperforms the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 50% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 27.1% for the district and 39.3% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 to 14.0 and has increased its spending per student from $8,244 in 2016-2017 to $9,707 in 2018-2019, indicating a commitment to investing in its students' education. However, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 47.04% in 2022-2023 to 58.61% in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be facing socioeconomic challenges.

When compared to nearby schools in the Muscogee County district, Eagle Ridge Academy generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as Milestones Assessment proficiency rates. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Eagle Ridge Academy had 46.4% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 60.9% for Mathews Elementary, 39.4% for Reese Road Leadership Academy, and 16.2% for Gentian Elementary. However, the nearby Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, ranked 3rd out of 1,238 Georgia elementary schools, provides a stark contrast, highlighting the potential for improvement and the need for the district to identify and replicate successful strategies.

658

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,758

Per pupil spending ?

75.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 569-3746

District: Muscogee County

Students who attend Eagle Ridge Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Blackmon Road Middle School
High:	Shaw High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.3%

African American:

33.4%

Hispanic:

16.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2015 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Muscogee County

✓Above the Georgia median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg29%

Georgia avg42%

603^rd of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 30 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 29Elementary 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	47.2	603 of 1238	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.6	534 of 1248	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.5	529 of 1242	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.6	436 of 1244	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.7	327 of 1214	73.1%	★★★★☆
2019	75.0	277 of 1234	77.6%	★★★★☆
2018	68.3	343 of 1209	71.6%	★★★★☆
2017	68.6	330 of 1205	72.6%	★★★★☆
2016	84.0	166 of 1233	86.5%	★★★★☆
2015	77.9	232 of 1240	81.3%	★★★★☆
2014	78.8	208 of 1231	83.1%	★★★★☆
2013	75.1	296 of 1225	75.8%	★★★★☆
2012	75.6	269 of 1201	77.6%	★★★★☆
2011	78.0	242 of 1212	80.0%	★★★★☆
2010	78.8	210 of 1183	82.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics42%-3 vs state

English Language Arts37%~ state avg

Science34%-10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

This school is exceptional! I love the level of engagement that Mrs. Moye provides to my Son (in Kindergarten). They work so hard to morph the behavioral traits and keep parents posted and engaged. They encourage reading. The way they teach numbers to these kindergartners, is also worth appreciating! They use Bloomz app that makes it all the way easy to communicate with teachers and the Teachers are prompt on responses! I have got response to my message late at 9 pm and even at 6 am in the mornings. Thanks Eagle Ridge! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Both my children attended 2nd through 5th. Had a personal issue with my childs second grade teacher, but the education is good. I feel they got a quality education and were challenged. If you have a child with Aspergers, it is hit and miss with having a understanding teachers. Children attend 4 different teachers starting in 4th grade for each subject. The drop off of mornings was rough with hgih school sharing lot, but it is smooth running (if you drop at door), if you choose to park and walk your child in, parking is tight. Absoluety can not say enough about Miss Salgado (3rd grade) and Mrs. Wilson (4th grade) and Mr. Marshal (4th grade) AMAZING teachers!!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 25, 2014

It is hard to believe that a school given its location and ratings is in fact a horrible choice. This is the typical "good on paper" scenario. We only attended for a very short time before I pulled my child out of there. I witnessed pre-k children FIST fighting in the lunch room (their teacher commented on the issues that those two don't like each other???), the teachers that are outside on playground duty are more concerned about their "social hour" with each other than watching what the kids are doing, students are full on spitting on other students, kids getting hit in the face by other Kindergarten kids...just a total disaster. Even after having made the principal aware of the issues nothing was done. Do not let the "good on paper" appearance fool you! Their pick up policy is also a joke - every parent has an assigned number they need to show to pick up their child - my child is NOT a number! Given that this was put in place by said principle ... I am not surprised. If you think a bout moving in the school district to have your child attend this school - don't! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 30, 2010

My daughter is entering 2nd grade this year which will be her 3rd year at this school. She absolutely loves it. The teachers are very hands on and keep communication with parents open. The principal is the same. The children as well as the staff have a very high sense of pride when it comes to Eagle Ridge and it shows. Close Quote

Schools Near Eagle Ridge Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	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
Eagle Ridge Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7576 Raider Way	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3746	658	48	13.7	75.7%	226 (34.3%)	220 (33.4%)	106 (16.1%)	37 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	65 (9.9%)	47.2	603^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	51.3%		52.6	534^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.2%	69	24.7	50.0	37.9	41.9	46.4	38.8	34.3	$14,758	$1,446	$13,311
North Columbus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3183	737	46	16.0	80.5%	185 (25.1%)	315 (42.7%)	98 (13.3%)	69 (9.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	64 (8.7%)	73.2	293^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	76.3%		67.3	378^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.7%	85	39.8	42.2	51.7	54.8	61.5	52.5	64.2	$14,835	$1,700	$13,135
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%)	61.1	423^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	65.8%		41.8	665^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.7%	242	40.6	28.8	47.2	40.6	44.1	58.3	59.7	$14,919	$1,188	$13,731
Midland Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7373 Psalmond Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3664	622	39	16.1	88.6%	121 (19.5%)	302 (48.6%)	85 (13.7%)	43 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (11.3%)	53.4	520^th of 1238 public elementary schools	58.0%		51.4	553^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	55.7%	33	34.4	39.2	47.9	38.5	46.1	38.5	47.4	$13,015	$1,163	$11,852
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%)	19.3	1008^th of 1238 public elementary schools	18.6%		17.1	1059^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.1%	51	20.0	20.8	23.9	29.4	13.0	19.4	30.3	$13,137	$1,219	$11,918
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	5801 Armour Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	No	(706) 748-2617	552	31	17.8	16.8%	213 (38.6%)	114 (20.7%)	53 (9.6%)	131 (23.7%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.3%)	99.7	3^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.6	2^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	99.8%	1	87.6	93.5	91.6	97.8	97.8	97.6	94.0	$13,346	$430	$12,916
Mathews Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7533 Lynch Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3656	702	44	15.9	20.2%	272 (38.7%)	222 (31.6%)	117 (16.7%)	16 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (10.4%)	70	327^th of 1238 public elementary schools	73.6%		80.7	224^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.1%	103	37.5	57.4	53.6	47.3	60.9	38.1	60.8	$12,759	$576	$12,183
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%)	28.7	861^st of 1238 public elementary schools	30.5%		30.5	845^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.3%	16	22.7	25.4	36.4	21.2	39.4	24.7	31.2	$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%)	27	891^st of 1238 public elementary schools	28.0%		25.6	922^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	26.1%	31	22.7	31.1	28.1	33.8	16.2	19.8	37.5	$17,419	$2,282	$15,136
Double Churches Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1213 Double Churches Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2660	472	28	17.1	76.7%	187 (39.6%)	165 (35.0%)	61 (12.9%)	12 (2.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.3%)	35.8	742^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	40.1%		45.5	620^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.3%	122	23.8	33.9	41.9	36.5	27.4	23.0	39.2	$14,537	$667	$13,871

Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle Ridge Academy

Is Eagle Ridge Academy a good school?

Eagle Ridge Academy ranks 603^rd of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 658 students attended Eagle Ridge Academy.

What schools do graduates of Eagle Ridge Academy attend?

Students who attend Eagle Ridge Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blackmon Road Middle School
High : Shaw High School

What is the racial makeup of Eagle Ridge Academy?

Students at Eagle Ridge Academy are 34% White, 33% African American, 16% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What district is Eagle Ridge Academy in?

Muscogee County

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