Columbus High School

Columbus High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
215 Hemlock St,  Columbus, MS
Columbus Municipal School District
3.4
3.4
898 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lori Cargile
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
510
Verbal
470
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
5
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
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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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%
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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 302 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 262 Students
Jackson State University 192 Students
East Mississippi Community College 186 Students
University of Mississippi 179 Students
The University of Alabama 161 Students
Alcorn State University 157 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 105 Students
Alabama State University 103 Students
Mississippi University for Women 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 93 Students
Business 58 Students
Biology 48 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 26 Students
Physical Therapy 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Cosmetology 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 132 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/13/2024
Columbus High School helped me prepare for college in a great way. They make sure you stay on task and there really wasn't any problems there. Great teachers and faculty.
5.0 Senior
4/13/2023
The administration is great. Everyone cared about all the seniors. Making sure we had everything lined up for our next step
3.0 Senior
9/11/2022
My high school experience has been ok. My sophomore year was spent at home due to COVID. Now that we are back, I get to spend time with my friends. I really enjoy the engineering and carpentry classes that I take at the vocational center. I get to make things with my hands and be creative.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
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
2.0 parent
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...
1.0 parent
10/2/2018
-10 lack of everything, needs new principal someone that knows the school system . Worst school in district .
1.0 student
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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