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Columbus High School

215 Hemlock Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 898 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 14:1 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Columbus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Columbus High School's student population of 898 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
898 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#601 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Columbus High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Columbus High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Columbus High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Columbus High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
94%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Columbus High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Columbus High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Columbus High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Columbus High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Columbus High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus High School's ranking?
Columbus High School is ranked #601 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Columbus High School often compared to?
Columbus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hope High School, Caledonia High School by visitors of our site.
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?
898 students attend Columbus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Columbus High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus High School?
Columbus High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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?
Columbus High School is part of Columbus Municipal School District.

School Reviews
5   4/29/2022
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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