Richards Middle School
Columbus, GA 31906
Phone: (706) 569-3697
Fax: (706) 569-3704
District: Muscogee County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 820 students
Richards Middle School, a public school located in Columbus, GA, serves grades 6-8 in the Muscogee County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Richards Middle School is a public school located in Columbus, GA. 820 students attend Richards Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
Posted: May 30, 2023
My kid finished this year and feel proud as Richards student.The teachers were so friendly & my kids learning skills got improved nicely.
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Posted: December 7, 2022
It's disgusting the restrooms are and the cafe is.The students are crazy and disrespectful. They fight, throw food , and curse too much . They cant even be quiet in a lockdown drill.
Posted: December 7, 2022
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Posted: April 17, 2022
I go to this school and am having a overall good time but mental issues are a problem that is caused mainly by bullying. Also, just for the record the mental health issues are not caused by teachers but by the students, so pick your friends wisely. If you do come to richards I recommend joining band, and most of the teachers are super nice, helpful and understanding in Ib.
Posted: May 29, 2019
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Posted: May 29, 2019
Great school. My daughter loved her 6th grade year. She always had positive things to say about her teachers.
Posted: October 31, 2018
Posted: October 31, 2018
Not a week goes by at this school without at least one bullying incident. You may see a fight or two if you visit this school.
Posted: October 31, 2018
This school has a rigorous IB program.
Posted: October 31, 2018
Posted: October 31, 2018
You'll see the above mostly among the IB students. Non-IB students don't seem to respect teachers or anyone else.
Posted: October 31, 2018
There's been an increase in behavior problems at this school over the years and it doesn't seem like anything is being done to curb it.
Posted: October 31, 2018
This used to be a great school, but it has since fallen off. I still hear horror stories about this school. Discipline issues have been on the rise over the past few years and nothing is being done to stop them. Especially with fighting, disrespect and bullying. I visited this school one day to sub and THREE fights broke out in the same hour. On a more positive note, it has a great IB program. It's rigorous and these students actually WANT to learn.
Posted: April 24, 2018
ItÂ’s purposeful work, and not busy work.
Posted: April 24, 2018
IB curriculum is really challenging. Prepares them for high school.
Posted: April 24, 2018
They hold students accountable to their behavior.
Posted: April 24, 2018
Mr. Henderson is doing a wonderful job of leading a school with such a diverse population.
Posted: April 24, 2018
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Posted: April 24, 2018
Overall, a good experience. Middle school is hard, but Richards has been a good experience for us.
Posted: September 26, 2016
Richards offers a academically challenging IB curriculum, a diverse student population, the teachers invest in students, and the school has a strong administrative team.
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Posted: July 6, 2015
If im completely honest, my year here was the worst ive ever had. I met my best friends here, but the teachers picked favorites and were irrational alot. People close to me literally didnt want to live because of school. At this school, I went through my lowest emotional stability of all time. And Im pretty sure that means something is wrong.
Posted: July 6, 2015
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Posted: September 27, 2014
I am speaking from a parent experience from my two children who had went to Richards. Richards is a very prejudice school and the teachers show favoritism towards certain students, especially the students who came from club view,even some of the students were cruel,but I believe that was only because what their parents was teaching them at home. My children had a hard time being accepted at this school, I feel the school district needs to check on their schools,because there are a lot of negative things going on at this school.
Posted: August 8, 2013
This is the first year for my grandson for his middle school. He is very happy with just this week of been there. His stepbrother also went there few years ago. Today is about to graduate and already been offered two jobs. My grandson is excited and want to be one of the best students at this school. What I like the most is that from the very first day you enter you feel like you are very familiar with everything and everybody. The Staff is very pleasant and courteous and most of all children have a happy face for every one. Maria C. Piane
Posted: November 4, 2012
i loved this school! however, it may not be that great if you are a new student. most of the students have been together since kindergarten, and i'm not sure if they're willing to let you in to their group.
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| 1 | Historic Downtown | Columbus | GA | 2.7 mi | |
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| 4 | Uptown Columbus | Columbus | GA | 3.2 mi | |
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| Base | Distance |
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| Fort Benning | 13.9 mi. |
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