Best Columbus Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,212 students in Columbus, MS.

The top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, MS are New Hope High School, West Lowndes High School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Columbus, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.

Columbus, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Middle School For Math And Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).