For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,425 students in the neighborhood of Fortson, Columbus, GA.
The top ranked public school in Fortson is Northside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fortson, Columbus, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fortson, Columbus, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2002 American Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2920
Grades: 9-12
| 1,417 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fortson, Columbus, GA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fortson, Columbus, GA include Northside High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fortson, Columbus?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fortson, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fortson, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Fortson, Columbus public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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