Summary:
Zip code 31907 in Columbus, Georgia is home to one public high school, Kendrick High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the Muscogee County School District.
Kendrick High School stands out for its remarkable graduation rate of 95.9%, which exceeds the state average of 87.2% by nearly nine points. This is especially notable given that 100% of its 840 students qualify for free or reduced lunch, making it a high-poverty school that is clearly effective at keeping students on track to earn a diploma. The dropout rate of 2.1% is also slightly better than the state average. However, academic proficiency on state End of Course assessments is a significant concern. In the most recent release, only 7.4% of students were proficient in Algebra I, 8.3% in Biology, and 12.0% in U.S. History—all dramatically below district and state averages. For example, the district's Algebra I proficiency rate is 35.7%, creating a 28-point gap. The school's state ranking has also slipped from the 13th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 5th percentile in 2025–2026.
Chronic absenteeism is a critical issue, with 26.0% of students missing significant school days, compared to 19.5% for the district and 17.7% statewide. This likely contributes to the low test scores. On a positive note, Algebra I proficiency more than doubled from 3.3% to 7.4% year-over-year, though Biology and U.S. History scores declined. The school invests $12,569 per student and maintains a favorable 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio, yet these resources have not yet translated into competitive academic outcomes. For parents, this school offers a supportive environment that successfully graduates students from an economically disadvantaged community, but families should be aware that academic mastery, as measured by state tests, remains far below benchmarks and will require focused attention.
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