For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,478 students in 31906, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 31906, GA are Columbus High School, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Hardaway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 31906 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 31906, GA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 31906 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31906, GA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Gr: 9-12 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Gr: 6-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Hardaway High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 College Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Carver High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Muscogee Education Transition Center
Special Education School
2601 Cross Country Dr Bldg F
Columbus, GA 31906
(404) 291-2913
Columbus, GA 31906
(404) 291-2913
Gr: 6-11
31906, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1830 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Mary Ann Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 31906, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 31906, GA include Columbus High School, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Hardaway High School.
How many public high schools are located in 31906?
5 public high schools are located in 31906.
What is the racial composition of students in 31906?
31906 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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