How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arnold Middle School | Columbus High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, GA | Columbus, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 582 | 1,161 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.6% | 12.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arnold Middle School | Columbus High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,671 | $14,671 |
| District | Muscogee County | Muscogee County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arnold Middle School | Columbus High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.2% | 41.2% |
| African American | 42.8% | 21.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.3% | 12.9% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 16.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 7.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arnold Middle School | Columbus High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 28 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 390.6:1 | 387:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.0% | 2.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 172 | 24 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.