Which high schools are the best in the Columbus area? Check here.
Best dressed? Best personality? High school seniors may have already voted for the best in class, but area schools have their own superlative list.
From teachers to sports to available clubs and extracurricular activities, some schools rank higher than the rest.
How does your teen’s school measure up to the others in the area?
We have the answers.
A new 2023 study by Niche found the best Columbus, Georgia area public high schools and graded them.
The study got its data from 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.
Clubs & Activities Grade: Based on expenses per student and survey responses on clubs and activities from students and parents.
Sports Grade: Based on the number of sports, participation, and survey responses on athletics and athletic facilities from students and parents.
Resources & Facilities Grade: Based on expenses per student, staffing, and survey responses on facilities from students and parents.
Here are the top 6 public high schools.
Each of these schools received a B or higher (Niche Grade) and therefore, are the best in the area, according to Niche.
Columbus High School
Where: 1700 Cherokee Ave. in Columbus
Niche Grade: A+
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1; 93% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading
Niche Review Rating: 4/5 stars
Northside High School
Where: 2002 American Way in Columbus
Niche Grade: A-
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1; 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 60% in reading
Niche Review Rating: 4/5 stars
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 Review Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Smiths Station High School
Where: 4228 Lee Road 430 in Smiths Station
Niche Grade: B
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1; 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 41% in reading
Niche Review Rating: 4/5 stars
Central High School
Where: 2400 Dobbs Drive in Phenix City
Niche Grade: B
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1; 39% of students are at least proficient in math and 41% in reading
Niche Review Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Chattahoochee County High School
Where: 360 Ga. Hwy. 26 in Cusseta
Niche Grade: B
Quick Facts: Student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1; 36% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading
Niche Review Rating: 3/5 stars
