Northside High School

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Northside High School ranks 107 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northside High School is a public high school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 1,402 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northside High School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Georgia high schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 107 out of 458 schools. It has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating strong academic performance. The school's 4-year graduation rate ranges from 93.0% to 96.3% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. Northside High School also outperforms the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages in several key Milestones Assessment subjects, including Biology (70% proficient or better in 2023-2024 vs. 44.7% state average) and Algebra I (49.5% proficient or better in 2023-2024 vs. 44% state average). Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 24.08% to 32.1% over the past 3 years, compared to the higher rates at nearby schools like Spencer High School (96.61%), Kendrick High School (96.58%), and Carver High School (96.62%).

While Northside High School is a consistently high-performing school within the Muscogee County district, there are significant performance gaps between it and the top-performing schools, such as Columbus High School, which ranks 3rd out of 458 Georgia high schools, has a 100% graduation rate, and significantly outperforms Northside High School and the state averages in all Milestones Assessment subjects. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates at nearby schools suggest potential socioeconomic disparities within the district, which may contribute to the performance gaps observed. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these disparities and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2002 American Way
Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 748-2920

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,127

Feeder schools for Northside High School:

Elementary:	Double Churches Elementary School
	North Columbus Elementary
	River Road Elementary School
Middle:	Double Churches Middle School
	Veterans Memorial Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 1,417

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.1%

African American:

34.5%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northside High School ranks better than 76.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked high schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.63. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northside High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Northside High School has the largest high school student body size in the Muscogee County School District. Student population at Northside High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.1%), African American (34.5%), Hispanic (13.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northside High School is 15.8. 4 high schools in the Muscogee County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Northside High School employs 89.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northside High School is $8,127. 7 high schools in the Muscogee County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northside High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Northside High School 107^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Northside High School in the ranking list.)

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northside High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	69.80	68^th	335	79.7%
2007	70.81	71^st	358	80.2%
2008	73.51	72^nd	370	80.5%
2009	66.03	104^th	372	72.0%
2010	62.65	128^th	384	66.7%
2011	66.47	114^th	402	71.6%
2012	66.36	102^nd	396	74.2%
2013	67.66	93^rd	425	78.1%
2014	67.33	98^th	425	76.9%
2015	72.90	56^th	435	87.1%
2016	66.47	73^rd	426	82.9%
2017	61.36	89^th	420	78.8%
2018	66.02	90^th	428	79.0%
2019	69.26	81^st	438	81.5%
2021	48.28	171^st	410	58.3%
2022	58.28	120^th	429	72.0%
2023	61.19	115^th	442	74.0%
2024	64.63	107^th	458	76.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	440	109	17	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	583
2003	440	109	17	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	583
2004	807	172	26	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	1049
2005	965	242	27	42	3	n/a	n/a	25	1304
2006	1000	272	29	48	3	n/a	n/a	28	1380
2007	920	249	21	42	1	n/a	n/a	29	1262
2008	807	266	19	40	1	n/a	n/a	30	1163
2009	843	328	14	44	3	n/a	n/a	42	1274
2010	913	548	20	0	6	0	119	0	1606
2011	854	561	28	63	8	0	61	0	1575
2012	868	525	24	84	3	0	59	0	1563
2013	856	395	26	102	2	2	65	0	1448
2014	802	321	26	108	2	4	61	0	1324
2015	798	313	31	118	2	3	79	0	1344
2016	787	345	33	97	3	6	86	0	1357
2017	791	390	28	96	7	6	86	0	1404
2018	789	403	42	113	6	4	89	0	1446
2019	819	401	55	121	4	8	87	0	1495
2020	815	413	59	147	3	5	93	0	1535
2021	722	380	54	168	1	5	115	0	1445
2022	681	411	52	173	1	4	103	0	1425
2023	628	441	56	176	2	2	97	0	1402
2024	582	489	53	190	1	2	100	0	1417

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	583	38.3	15.2	17.5
2003	583	38.3	15.2	17.5
2004	1049	65.3	16.1	17.7
2005	1304	78.6	16.6	15.8
2006	1380	81.4	17.0	21.6
2007	1262	80.5	15.7	19.3
2008	1163	80.7	14.4	21.7
2009	1274	77.9	16.4	22.6
2010	1606	96.7	16.6	36.6
2011	1575	101.6	15.5	31
2012	1563	105.8	14.7	30.7
2013	1448	98.8	14.6	32.5
2014	1324	92.9	14.2	30.1
2015	1344	79.0	17.0	31.1
2016	1357	78.0	17.3	33.3
2017	1404	79.5	17.6	34.8
2018	1446	84.0	17.2	32.8
2019	1495	86.5	17.2	31.7
2020	1535	90.4	16.9	29.4
2021	1445	90.1	16.0	24.1
2022	1425	89.5	15.9	n/a
2023	1402	89.7	15.6	32.1
2024	1417	89.2	15.8	43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	583	38.3	15.2	17.5
2003	583	38.3	15.2	17.5
2004	1049	65.3	16.1	17.7
2005	1304	78.6	16.6	15.8
2006	1380	81.4	17.0	21.6
2007	1262	80.5	15.7	19.3
2008	1163	80.7	14.4	21.7
2009	1274	77.9	16.4	22.6
2010	1606	96.7	16.6	36.6
2011	1575	101.6	15.5	31
2012	1563	105.8	14.7	30.7
2013	1448	98.8	14.6	32.5
2014	1324	92.9	14.2	30.1
2015	1344	79.0	17.0	31.1
2016	1357	78.0	17.3	33.3
2017	1404	79.5	17.6	34.8
2018	1446	84.0	17.2	32.8
2019	1495	86.5	17.2	31.7
2020	1535	90.4	16.9	29.4
2021	1445	90.1	16.0	24.1
2022	1425	89.5	15.9	n/a
2023	1402	89.7	15.6	32.1
2024	1417	89.2	15.8	43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northside High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$372 (5.0%)	$7,081 (95.0%)	$7,453
2018	$463 (5.9%)	$7,429 (94.1%)	$7,892
2019	$325 (4.0%)	$7,802 (96.0%)	$8,127

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 81^st of 438 High schools	Ranks 115^th of 442 High schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Northside High School)	58.6	45.8	12.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Muscogee County)	41	34.2	6.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Northside High School)	26.5	35.4	8.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Muscogee County)	29	21.4	7.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Northside High School)	59.8	54.4	5.4%
End of Course Biology (Muscogee County)	43.3	38.2	5.1%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Northside High School)	58.4	41.5	16.9%
End of Course United States History (Muscogee County)	40.3	22.5	17.8%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1495	1402	6.2%
African American	401	441	10%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	55	56	1.8%
Hispanic	121	176	45.5%
Pacific Islander	8	2	75%
White	819	628	23.3%
Two or More Races	87	97	11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.7%	32.1%	0.4%

Schools Near Northside High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northside High School	Public	9-12	2002 American Way	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2920	1,417	89	15.8	43.4%	582 (41.1%)	489 (34.5%)	190 (13.4%)	53 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	100 (7.1%)	64.6	107^th of 458 public high schools	76.6%		61.2	115^th of 442 public high schools	74.0%	8	35.8	49.5	70.0	41.2									$8,127	$325	$7,802
Shaw High School	Public	9-12	7579 Raider Way	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3638	1,220	74	16.5	42.9%	198 (16.2%)	669 (54.8%)	210 (17.2%)	24 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	112 (9.2%)	27.3	316^th of 458 public high schools	31.0%		27.4	299^th of 442 public high schools	32.4%	17	33.0	22.5	29.2	17.9									$8,749	$367	$8,382
Hardaway High School	Public	9-12	2901 College Dr	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2766	1,097	81	13.6	64.9%	168 (15.3%)	718 (65.5%)	113 (10.3%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	85 (7.7%)	34.3	274^th of 458 public high schools	40.2%		28.4	294^th of 442 public high schools	33.5%	20	36.2	14.8	38.8	19.4									$8,880	$620	$8,259
Muscogee Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	7700 Chattsworth Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-2863	43	5	8.6	93.0%	17 (39.5%)	22 (51.2%)	3 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)
Jordan Vocational High School	Public	9-12	3200 Howard Ave	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2819	969	78	12.4	100.0%	205 (21.2%)	490 (50.6%)	186 (19.2%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (8.2%)	12.3	408^th of 458 public high schools	10.9%		16	373^rd of 442 public high schools	15.6%	35	13.5	16.5	15.3	14.1									$10,851	$1,138	$9,712
Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	7700-B Chattsworth Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 568-2498	17	4	4.3	82.4%	3 (17.6%)	13 (76.5%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		0.0
Columbus High School	Public	9-12	1700 Cherokee Ave	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2534	1,131	61	18.5	29.2%	475 (42.0%)	256 (22.6%)	126 (11.1%)	180 (15.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	90 (8.0%)	97.2	3^rd of 458 public high schools	99.3%		91.3	16^th of 442 public high schools	96.4%	13	93.5	97.1	88.2	68.1									$7,960	$275	$7,684
Rainey McCullers School of the Arts	Public	6-12	1700 Midtown Dr	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3304	347	30	11.5	51.6%	125 (36.0%)	129 (37.2%)	54 (15.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.5%)	78.8	52^nd of 458 public high schools	88.6%		69.5	81^st of 442 public high schools	81.7%	29		64.2	71.6	78.3	96.0	73.5	83.3	60.0	44.9	55.6	37.0	68.5	$13,530	$373	$13,157
Kendrick High School	Public	9-12	6015 Georgetown Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 565-2960	903	56	16.2	94.6%	23 (2.5%)	772 (85.5%)	50 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (6.3%)	14.4	400^th of 458 public high schools	12.7%		12	400^th of 442 public high schools	9.5%		16.4	5.9	13.5	22.4									$9,324	$694	$8,630
Carver High School	Public	9-12	3100 8th St	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2499	903	58	15.6	100.0%	13 (1.4%)	823 (91.1%)	38 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (2.8%)	12.3	409^th of 458 public high schools	10.7%		18	360^th of 442 public high schools	18.6%	49	14.7	21.5	11.7	11.9									$9,612	$814	$8,798

Frequently Asked Questions about Northside High School

How many students attend Northside High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,417 students attended Northside High School.

What schools feed into Northside High School?

Northside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Double Churches Elementary School
Elementary : North Columbus Elementary
Elementary : River Road Elementary School
Middle : Double Churches Middle School
Middle : Veterans Memorial Middle School

Is Northside High School a good school?

Northside High School ranks 107^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Northside High School in?

Muscogee County

What is the racial makeup of Northside High School?

Students at Northside High School are 41% White, 35% African American, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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