Best East Columbus Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,723 students in the neighborhood of East Columbus, Columbus, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Columbus are Fort Middle School, East Columbus Magnet Academy and Rothschild Leadership Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Columbus, Columbus, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of East Columbus, Columbus, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3740
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
East Columbus Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3026
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Rothschild Leadership Academy School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1136 Hunt Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3709
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Columbus, Columbus, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Columbus, Columbus, GA include Fort Middle School, East Columbus Magnet Academy and Rothschild Leadership Academy School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Columbus, Columbus?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Columbus, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Columbus, Columbus?
the neighborhood of East Columbus, Columbus public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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