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Muscogee County

Georgia · Public K-12

Of the 57 public K-12 schools in Muscogee County, the largest district by enrollment is Muscogee County Public Schools (30,091 students). Total county enrollment runs around 30,110. By grade band, the county runs 33 elementary, 12 middle, and 12 high schools.

7-year change in Muscogee County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
29,381
-2,461 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
53
-3 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 25%
% Hispanic
14%
was 9%
% Black
57%
was 59%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
57
2 districts
Enrollment
30,110
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,073
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
85.5%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
33
14,732 students
Middle
12
6,361 students
High
12
9,017 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Muscogee County Public Schools
30,091 students · 2 districts in Muscogee County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Muscogee County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
38%
Hispanic
9%
Black
47%
Asian
3%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
18%
Hispanic
14%
Black
58%
Asian
3%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
35
24.9% under 18

Test scores in Muscogee County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 42 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 42 schools in Muscogee County ranked by score →

All schools (57)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Northside High SchoolColumbusHigh09-121,405·
Shaw High SchoolColumbusHigh09-121,162·
Columbus High SchoolColumbusHigh09-121,161·
Hardaway High SchoolColumbusHigh09-121,067·
Jordan Vocational High SchoolColumbusHigh09-121,040·
Spencer High SchoolColumbusHigh09-121,016·
Carver High SchoolColumbusHigh09-12887·
Kendrick High SchoolColumbusHigh09-12840·
Richards Middle SchoolColumbusMiddle06-08799·
Mary A Buckner AcademyColumbusElementaryPK-05789·
North Columbus ElementaryColumbusElementaryPK-05737·
Mathews Elementary SchoolMidlandElementaryPK-05702·
Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolColumbusMiddle06-08681·
Eagle Ridge AcademyColumbusElementaryPK-05658·
Baker Middle SchoolColumbusMiddle06-08631·
Midland AcademyMidlandElementaryPK-05622·
Arnold Middle SchoolColumbusMiddle06-08582·
Clubview Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05566·
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet AcademyColumbusElementaryKG-05552·
Aaron Cohn Middle SchoolMidlandMiddle06-08525·
Waddell Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05520·
Rothschild Leadership Academy SchoolColumbusMiddle06-08498·
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05487·
Blackmon Road Middle SchoolColumbusMiddle06-08478·
Double Churches Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05472·
Midland Middle SchoolMidlandMiddle06-08455·
River Road Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05454·
Blanchard Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05451·
Eddy Middle SchoolColumbusMiddle06-08448·
Gentian Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryKG-05442·
Fort Middle SchoolColumbusMiddle06-08440·
Rigdon Road Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05437·
Allen Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryKG-05436·
Double Churches Middle SchoolColumbusMiddle06-08429·
Rainey McCullers School of the ArtsColumbusHigh06-12420·
Dorothy Height Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05419·
St. Marys Video and Communication TechnologyColumbusElementaryKG-05418·
East Columbus Magnet AcademyColumbusMiddle06-08395·
Lonnie Jackson AcademyColumbusElementaryPK-05395·
Georgetown Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05394·
Davis Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryKG-05387·
Reese Road Leadership AcademyColumbusElementaryKG-05387·
Fox Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05383·
Downtown Elementary Magnet AcademyColumbusElementaryPK-05382·
Brewer Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-02367·
Dimon ElementaryColumbusElementaryKG-05358·
Wesley Heights Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05349·
Johnson Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryKG-05336·
Wynnton Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryKG-05332·
South Columbus Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05326·
Hannan ElementaryColumbusElementaryKG-05322·
Dawson Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05311·
Forrest Road Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05278·
Key Elementary SchoolColumbusElementaryPK-05263·
Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention CenterMidlandHigh05-1219·
Muscogee Education Transition CenterColumbusHigh06-110·
Muscogee Youth Development CampusMidlandHigh05-12··

Cities in Muscogee County

Columbus51 schoolsMidland6 schools

About Muscogee County

Muscogee County is a medium-population county of about 203,711 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system educates approximately 30,110 students across 57 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $58,073, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 7% lower than the Georgia median.

For a sense of the school types, Muscogee County comprises 33 elementary schools (14,732 students), 12 middle schools (6,361), and 12 high schools (9,017).

Muscogee County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 30,091 students across Muscogee County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 8%: 31,842 students in SY 2017-18 versus 29,381 in SY 2024-25. Muscogee County now counts 53 public schools, down from 56 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 25% to 18% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Muscogee County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Muscogee County?
There are 57 public K-12 schools in Muscogee County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 30,110.
How many high schools are in Muscogee County?
Muscogee County, Georgia has 12 public high schools, serving approximately 9,017 students.
How many middle schools are in Muscogee County?
Muscogee County, Georgia has 12 public middle schools, serving approximately 6,361 students.
How many elementary schools are in Muscogee County?
Muscogee County, Georgia has 33 public elementary schools, serving approximately 14,732 students.
What is the largest school district in Muscogee County?
Muscogee County Public Schools is the largest school district in Muscogee County, serving approximately 30,091 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Muscogee County?
Muscogee County has roughly 203,711 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Muscogee County?
Median household income in Muscogee County is $58,073, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 14.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Muscogee County?
Approximately 30.5% of adults 25 and older in Muscogee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Muscogee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 85.5% of students in Muscogee County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Muscogee County schools?
Across Muscogee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.

Muscogee County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data