Columbus High School
Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: (662) 241-7200
District: Columbus Municipal School Dist
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 & ungraded • 865 students
Columbus High School serves grades 9-12 & ungraded in the Columbus Municipal School Dist district. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10.
Columbus High School is a public school located in Columbus, MS. 865 students attend Columbus High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| College Readiness | 1/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2018 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2023 4-year high school graduation rate data from Mississippi Department of Education, using 2023 Average ACT score data from Mississippi Department of Education, and using 2021 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | 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 2024 Student growth data from Mississippi Department of Education. |
Posted: April 10, 2026
Im a student at the school and they treat very unfairly. They attitudes are horrible they are very rude. The administrators are awful. They told me that 2 people on my check out list that they cant check me out which is highly unfair.
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Posted: February 18, 2025
My family LOVES this school. My son is in the special education department and he has spoken nothing but amazing things of this staff, the students, and the food. We adore the team he has and are so pleased with the education hes receiving. This school is making such a difference in my sons life
Posted: February 18, 2025
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Posted: September 9, 2023
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Posted: September 9, 2023
I host exchange students. I will no longer allow future students to attend Columbus High. The local private schools are affordable, offer better sports opportunities, and have acceptable college prep as standard curriculum (not just for the chosen few).
Both of my exchange students reported the same problems I observed. Teachers don't give homework, very few students ever do it anyway. Teachers are not allowed to stop students from playing on phones or sleeping (I observed as much as 2/3 of the students completely ignoring teachers) in the general population. There is a strong failure culture among the poorest students, and they will bully anyone getting good grades and raising the curve. This was a problem for both of my exchange students. Pregnant students are normal and plentiful - as are STDs, according to the health department reports. Poverty is a big driver of behavior problems. Too many students have no adult supervision at home or support (lots of single relative's raising grandkid or siblings). The situation is tragic and NOT THE FAULT of the school administration. They sincerely try but are completely overwhelmed. School funding is ridiculously HIGH. The district has a $74+ million budget, so funding is not the problem (spending however...). The district in the city had a block party (pre-covid) when they finally got a "D" and the average student was "only" 2 years behind grade average. They have slipped since then but have not been re-rated with the "F" that is expected.
Good things: breakfast and lunch are free (100% low-income school). This school produces a national champion sports kid every few years, the coaches are top notch. Arts and music is quite good, but supplies can be an issue. Graduation from here guarantees 2 free years at East Mississippi Community College. Student safety is very good & violence is delt with ASAP (normally girl fights). If you are interested in academics or careers, about 15% of the students qualify for the career program with training in ten careers to include nursing, building trades, automotive, or advanced STEM courses. These are quite excellent, but completely separate from the general student population (and the only reason to attend this school!). Any excessive absenteeism or problems and the students get booted back to general population. The few openings are very competitive, and a parent will need to strongly advocate to get their child enrolled.
Posted: September 9, 2023
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Posted: October 2, 2018
-10 lack of everything, needs new principal someone that knows the school system . Worst school in district .
Posted: October 2, 2018
Posted: October 2, 2018
Lack of communication through out the entire staff.
Posted: October 2, 2018
Posted: October 2, 2018
Principle is not well orientated about what's expected at high school from parents.
Posted: October 2, 2018
Posted: October 2, 2018
The staff is the biggest bullies they have and nothing is being done about it
Posted: January 24, 2017
I HATE this school. I know hate is a strong word but this school is out of control. All positive comments are lies, I am currently a student here, and you have teachers that don't care, students that don't learn, and food that is terrible. I am currently trying to leave this school and attend MSMS or MSA because anything is better than here. Please do not enroll your children unless you want them to be unsuccessful when it comes to the real world and college experiences. There are some teachers that actually care, but every year more and more leave due to the lack of control and no freedom to teach. If I could give it 0 stars I would. YOUR CHILD WILL BE IN DANGER IF YOU SEND THEM HERE. I REGRET IT EVERY DAY.
Posted: January 24, 2017
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Posted: December 31, 2014
Talk to any parent who has a child that goes here and they'll tell you its not at all what the news or the paper make it out to be.
Posted: May 1, 2014
Great local community, with wonderful people. Everyone has been exceptionally nice! The teachers are wonderful and care about the students!
Posted: July 11, 2011
I am currently a student at Columbus High and it is an amazing school. There are a multitude of thing to do at the school. All students who attend the school and who are involved in the progression of the school have great experiences. I have been in the band since my 9th grade year and in the upcoming school year i will be in the 11th grade. I would not change my school for anything in the world. It is an amazing school and you can really tell that the teachers and principals care for the students.
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| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Columbus AFB | 9.5 mi. |
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