Serving 937 students in grades 9-12, Columbus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 937 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Columbus High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus High School?
The graduation rate of Columbus High School is 88%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Columbus High School?
937 students attend Columbus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Columbus High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus High School?
Columbus High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbus High School offer ?
Columbus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbus High School part of?
The teachers and administrators helped me to become myself and the friends I made along the way only helped to cement these ideas. Despite the common misconceptions about Columbus High, I was able to secure a full ride to the University of Mississippi and have continued my work in the community.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jacob Bandock
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 937 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
