Columbus High School

Columbus High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
215 Hemlock St,  Columbus, MS
Columbus Municipal School District
3.4
3.1
865 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lori Cargile
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
19%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
540
Verbal
510
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
18
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
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Test Scores

Science
33.3%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
317:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Black
94%
Hispanic
2.7%
White
2.1%
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 293 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 235 Students
East Mississippi Community College 189 Students
Jackson State University 187 Students
The University of Alabama 169 Students
University of Mississippi 169 Students
Alcorn State University 141 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 99 Students
Alabama State University 95 Students
Mississippi University for Women 89 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 91 Students
Business 62 Students
Biology 54 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Physical Therapy 21 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 21 Students
Cosmetology 21 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 20 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 131 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/17/2025
My overall experience being at Columbus High has been a long rollercoaster. The stress over the mandatory state tests and building different relationships with different staff has to be the biggest, but i am very excited for new opportunities that await once I graduate.
5.0 Alum
6/17/2024
My experience amazing. The students were great. Teachers, principals , and staff were fantastic. They made me feel very safe and welcomed.
5.0 Senior
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
3.1 8 Reviews
1.0 student
4/10/2026
I’m a student at the school and they treat very unfairly. They attitudes are horrible they are very rude. The administrators are awful. They told me that 2 people on my check out list that they can’t check me out which is highly unfair.
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 .

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 865 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 19% 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 3.42, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 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.

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