For the 2026 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 37% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Columbia County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenbrier High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5114 Riverwood Pkwy
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6040
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
533 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-0027
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-0027
Gr: 9-12 | 1,909 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Evans High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4550 Cox Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-1198
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-1198
Gr: 9-12 | 1,875 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Grovetown High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 Warrior Way
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2102
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2102
Gr: 9-12 | 2,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Harlem High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Appling Harlem Rd
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5980
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,251 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Westside High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Patriots Way
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4030
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 North Belair Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-8724
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-8724
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Columbia County Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
112 Ford Ave
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-5715
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-5715
Sand Hills Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6000 Columbia Road
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 737-7272
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 737-7272
325 Mccormick Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-3220
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-3220
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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, Grovetown High School vs. Greenbrier High School