For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 10,240 students in Columbia County, GA. The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, GA are Greenbrier High School, Lakeside High School and Evans High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Columbia County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greenbrier High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenbrier High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5114 Riverwood Pkwy
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6040
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
533 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-0027
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-0027
Grades: 9-12
| 1,909 students
Rank: #33.
Evans High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4550 Cox Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-1198
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-1198
Grades: 9-12
| 1,875 students
Rank: #44.
Grovetown High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Warrior Way
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2102
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2102
Grades: 9-12
| 2,280 students
Rank: #55.
Harlem High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Appling Harlem Rd
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5980
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5980
Grades: 9-12
| 1,251 students
Rank: #66.
Westside High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Patriots Way
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4030
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,020 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 North Belair Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-8724
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-8724
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Columbia County Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
112 Ford Ave
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-5715
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-5715
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sand Hills Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6000 Columbia Road
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 737-7272
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 737-7272
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
325 Mccormick Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-3220
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, GA include Greenbrier High School, Lakeside High School and Evans High School. Columbia County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County?
6 public high schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbia County include: Lakeside High School vs. Greenbrier High School, Evans High School vs. Greenbrier High School, Greenbrier High School vs. Lakeside High School
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