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EDUCATION
COLUMBUS
Committed to
Education
Preparing Students PUBLIC SCHOOL
Through Dedication Muscogee County School District
The Muscogee County School District is
& Innovation recognized as one of the best school districts
in the Central Georgia Region. The district
includes 31 elementary schools, 12 middle
truly vibrant community can trace its schools, nine high schools, and six centers
strength to the access to quality education it and programs, serving more than 32,000
A provides. With the excellent public and private students. With more than 92 percent of all
education options available to area residents, Columbus’ school-age children in Muscogee County
commitment to education is only growing stronger. attending public schools, our public-school
Muscogee County’s nine public high schools have a system stands as the preferred local
combined four-year graduation rate of more than 86 opportunity for education.
percent – more than four percentage points higher than The Muscogee County School District
the state average – while several private schools achieve employs approximately 5,400 teachers,
strong academic results as well. Diverse higher education administrators, and support personnel.
opportunities at numerous post-secondary institutions
allow the workforce to meet the needs of the area’s top Of the professional employees, 66 percent
employers. From preschool to post-grad, Columbus is have a master’s degree or higher; 93
a great place for students of all ages to cultivate their have doctorates.
talents and prepare for the future. District Office
2960 Macon Rd.
Columbus, GA 31906
706-748-2000 | muscogee.k12.ga.us
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