- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, GA
Columbus High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130387001406
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus High School ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387001406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Columbus High School held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 130387001406 · Columbus, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,161 enr · 19:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Columbus High School held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Columbus High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- This school
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- Spencer High S
Spencer High School
1,016 students
What this shows Columbus High School reports 1,161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus High School compares
Columbus High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 79% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,161
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
African American 21.8%
Asian 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Columbus High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northside High School
Standard public school
1,405 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Shaw High School
Standard public school
1,162 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Hardaway High School
Standard public school
1,067 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Jordan Vocational High School
Standard public school
1,040 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Spencer High School
Standard public school
1,016 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Carver High School
Standard public school
887 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus High School
How many students attend Columbus High School?
Columbus High School has 1,161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,131 (2022-23) → 1,131 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School is 19:1, which is 32% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus High School?
12.6% of students at Columbus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus High School is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus High School?
Columbus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbus High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus High School ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Columbus High School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Hardaway High School (1,067 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.