Columbus High School vs. Northside High School
Should you attend Columbus High School or Northside High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Columbus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,161 students in grades 9-12, Columbus High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,405 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,161 students
1,405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
90 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#72 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#657 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
58%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
305
350
Grade 10 Students
293
367
Grade 11 Students
266
362
Grade 12 Students
297
326
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
13%
% Black
22%
36%
% White
41%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%