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Columbus High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
215 Hemlock St,
Columbus, MS
Columbus Municipal School District
School Details
Head of School
Lori Cargile
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
81%
Niche Grade
C
B+
C
B
B
B+
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
490
Verbal
460
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
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
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
33.3%
State Average
18%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
317:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Black
94.4%
White
3%
Hispanic
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<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.
Mississippi State University
303 Students
University of Southern Mississippi
258 Students
East Mississippi Community College
193 Students
Jackson State University
185 Students
University of Mississippi
182 Students
The University of Alabama
171 Students
Alcorn State University
152 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham
109 Students
Alabama State University
103 Students
University of Memphis
101 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
92 Students
Business
63 Students
Biology
48 Students
Psychology
34 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing
25 Students
Cosmetology
24 Students
Physical Therapy
22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
21 Students
Engineering
18 Students
Computer Software Engineering
18 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/16/2025
Our school is not really diverse and does not offer resources to students for success. I would like to see a better program with resources for students.
6/17/2024
My experience amazing. The students were great. Teachers, principals , and staff were fantastic. They made me feel very safe and welcomed.
4/9/2024
My personal best personal experience from Columbus High were the sports and teacher. It really made me enjoy school, and my not so good experience is how dysfunctional somethings are. I would like to see more students engaging in different things other then sports. I would also like to see more clubs being opened up,
GreatSchools Reviews
2/19/2025
My family LOVES this school. My son is in the special education department and he has spoken nothing but amazing things of this staff, the students, and the food. We adore the team he has and are so pleased with the education he’s receiving. This school is making such a difference in my sons life
9/9/2023
I host exchange students. I will no longer allow future students to attend Columbus High. The local private schools are affordable, offer better sports opportunities, and have acceptable college prep as standard curriculum (not just for the chosen few). Both of my exchange students reported the same...
10/2/2018
-10 lack of everything, needs new principal someone that knows the school system . Worst school in district .
1/25/2017
I HATE this school. I know hate is a strong word but this school is out of control. All positive comments are lies, I am currently a student here, and you have teachers that don't care, students that don't learn, and food that is terrible. I am currently trying to leave this school and attend MSMS o...
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Columbus High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbus, MS and is served by the Columbus Municipal School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 937 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Columbus High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 940 and an ACT score of 19. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mckellar Vocational Center, Cmsd Alternative School, Lowndes Co Voc Complex, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Columbus High School.