Hardaway High School

Hardaway High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2901 College Dr,  Columbus, GA
Muscogee County Schools
3.7
4.8
1,097 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew Bell
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
387:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Black
64.5%
White
16.8%
Hispanic
9.6%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Columbus State University 321 Students
Georgia State University 224 Students
University of Georgia 174 Students
Albany State University 143 Students
Clark Atlanta University 134 Students
Georgia Southern University 133 Students
Valdosta State University 121 Students
Kennesaw State University 119 Students
Auburn University 109 Students
Mercer University 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 90 Students
Biology 58 Students
Business 53 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 20 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 319 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/29/2025
I really enjoyed going to Hardaway. I was in the IB program, and it paved the way for college. I had a lot of faith in most of my teachers, and they gave me the confidence to attend my dream college eight hundred miles away from where I went to high school. Although the teachers were great, the students were not always accepting or respectful of the teachers. There were a lot of fights and school lockdowns. Overall, Hardaway was a good school due to the IB program and solid community outreach.
4.0 Junior
3/8/2025
I'm an IBCP student here with the JROTC pathway and it's honestly pretty chill. Some kids can be pretty crazy sometimes but IB is a really good program even with how much work it is. most teachers are really nice and good at teaching but there are some who aren't the best at teaching and it makes the class a lot harder to learn anything in general.
4.0 Senior
2/24/2025
I enjoy Hardaway as a student here. Of course it has its ups and downs; I genuinely like how to school functions and supports its' students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/9/2022
Phenix City schools were terrible! Put my son in Hardaway, had NO problems. They have college courses for children while in high school. My son is not a full time college student and this school is excellent.
5.0 parent
1/28/2019
My son is a Freshman at this school for 2018/19 school year. So far I’ve had no complaints. He’s a great kid, so he sticks to crowds that will help him strive for a better future. The IB program is great. I don’t get much communication from any of my sins teachers. However I do receive almost monthl...
5.0 other
10/18/2016
My son went to private school before coming here and I was very nervous! I've come to know very quickly that it was for no reason not only does he make awesome grades while being challenged, but he found his place within. Choosing 2 sports and being able to actually participate! We really both LOVE...
5.0 other
8/21/2014
I'm a freshman at Hardaway High and in the past couple of weeks their it was awesome! The teachers are really great and I have been taking an IB course which is way better than the CHS magnet. Also the teachers actually care about you! The thing that I hate is the over crowded one way halls, it take...

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Hardaway High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbus, GA and is served by the Muscogee County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,097 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Hardaway High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $365,282. Discover additional schools in the area, like Columbus High School, Jordan Vocational High School, Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terra, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hardaway High School.

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