Is your child’s middle school one of the best in the Columbus area? Check here.
Middle school years are hard, but finding the best middle school in the area shouldn’t be.
A new study by Niche found the best public middle schools in the Columbus, Georgia area for 2023.
See how each area school stacks up.
Here’s how the study got its data:
The rankings for the best public middle schools are based on student and teacher data from the US Department of Education, as well as reviews from the public.
Niche then analyzes and grades each school based on several factors:
Academics Grade: Based on state assessment proficiency and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
Teachers Grade: Based on teacher salary, teacher absenteeism, state test results, and survey responses on teachers from students and parents.
District Grade: Based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data along with millions of reviews from students and parents.
Culture & Diversity Grade: Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Parent/Student Surveys Grade: Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the overall experience of students and parents from the school.
Here are the best public middle schools in the Columbus, Georgia area.
Each school received a Niche Grade of B or higher.
Aaron Cohn Middle School
Where: 7352 Garrett Road in Midland
Niche Grade: A-
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1; 60% of students are at least proficient in math and 62% in reading
Niche Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Blackmon Road Middle School
Where: 7251 Blackmon Road in Columbus
Niche Grade: B+
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1; 59% of students are at least proficient in math and 61% in reading
Creekside School
Where: 8403 Ga. Hwy. 315 in Cataula
Niche Grade: B+
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1; 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading
Rainey McCullers School Of The Arts
Where: 1700 Midtown Drive in Columbus
Niche Grade: B+
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1; 58% of students are at least proficient in math and 72% in reading
Niche rating: 4.5/5 stars
Wacoochee Junior High School
Where: 1100 Lee Road 298 in Smiths Station
Niche Grade: B+
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1; 51% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Where: 2008 Old Guard Road in Columbus
Niche Grade: B+
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1; 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 50% in reading
Richards Middle School
Where: 2892 Edgewood Road in Columbus
Niche Grade: B
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1; 44% of students are at least proficient in math and 48% in reading
Niche rating: 3.5/5 stars
This story was originally published April 19, 2023 at 11:43 AM.
