- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, GA
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130387004270
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 17
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts ranks #1 of 17 schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387004270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 130387004270 · Columbus, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 13.1:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts 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
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school 420
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts
420 students
What this shows Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts compares
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 57% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.5%
White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts'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
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Columbus Elementary
Standard public school
737 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Eagle Ridge Academy
Standard public school
658 students 14:1 students per teacher
Clubview Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Double Churches Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
River Road Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Rigdon Road Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts
How many students attend Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts?
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts?
26.0% of students at Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts is African American at 40.5% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts?
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts 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 Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts ranks #1 of 17 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 schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.