Columbus High School
Rating
Not Available
Not Available
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
Find Old Friends From Columbus High School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Columbus High School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,274 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 202nd out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 215 Hemlock Street, Columbus, MS 39702
School District Details
- Columbus Municipal School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,222
- Graduation Rate: 71.6%
- Dropout Rate: 5.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.6
- Enrolled Students: 4,478
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,274
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 78.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 613 (48.1%)
- Females: 661 (51.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 81 (6.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 935 (73.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,016 (79.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,138 | 89.3% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.5% |
| White | 118 | 9.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 358 | 28.1% |
| 10th Grade | 335 | 26.3% |
| 11th Grade | 262 | 20.6% |
| 12th Grade | 305 | 23.9% |
| Ungraded | 14 | 1.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 55%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:38%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $41,075
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,963 | 35% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,905 | 65% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
The Overall Rating is the school's average rating from parents, students, school faculty and staff. The highest rating is five apples and the lowest is one apple.
Share Your Review About This School
2 reviews for Columbus High School
- Reviewed by Student on May 17, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Jasmon Thompson
- Reviewed by Student on April 04, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- i like this school
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
| The Mississippi School for Math and Science 11-12 | 237 Students | 2.5 miles away |  5 out of 5 | |
| New Hope High School 9-12 | 845 Students | 4.2 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| West Lowndes High School 9-12 | 225 Students | 11.3 miles away |  3.5 out of 5 | |
| Caledonia High School 9-12 | 558 Students | 12.6 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Hamilton High School KG-12 | 702 Students | 16.5 miles away |  3 out of 5 | |
| West Point High School 9-12 | 1,036 Students | 16.7 miles away | 5 out of 5 | |
| East Oktibbeha County High School 7-12 | 228 Students | 22.7 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Shivers Junior High School 7-8 | 225 Students | 24.6 miles away | 5 out of 5 | |
| Aberdeen High School 9-12 | 499 Students | 25.1 miles away | 5 out of 5 | |
| Starkville High School 9-12 | 1,109 Students | 25.6 miles away |  4.5 out of 5 | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum
Join a discussion about Columbus High School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Is Your Child Happy at School?
As a parent, you’d love to have your child share all of his feelings with you. It would be so easy...
As a parent, you’d love to have your child share all of his feelings with you. It would be so easy...
Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities to Make Friends
Children with learning disabilities often have trouble making and retaining friendships. Some kids...
Children with learning disabilities often have trouble making and retaining friendships. Some kids...
Attend Your Teen's Holiday Parties
Christmas and New Years are coming, and with them Christmas and New Years Eve parties. At many of...
Christmas and New Years are coming, and with them Christmas and New Years Eve parties. At many of...