Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

Summary:

Rainey McCullers School of the Arts is a public high school in Columbus, Georgia that serves grades 6-12, with a relatively small student population of 384 students. Despite being part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in the state, Rainey McCullers has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Georgia, ranking as high as 21st out of 429 schools in the 2021-2022 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rainey McCullers' academic performance significantly outperforms the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages on standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 96% of 6th graders at Rainey McCullers were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 27.7% in Muscogee County and 41.6% statewide. The school also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate, far exceeding the graduation rates of the nearby high schools, such as Northside High School, Shaw High School, and Spencer High School. Additionally, Rainey McCullers has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10:1 to 12:1 over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby high schools.

The only other high school in the area that comes close to Rainey McCullers' academic performance is Columbus High School, which is also in the Muscogee County School District and is ranked 3rd in the state with a 100% graduation rate. The two schools that are not part of the Muscogee County School District, Muscogee Youth Development Campus and Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center, have significantly lower academic performance and graduation rates, as well as higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1700 Midtown Dr
       Columbus, GA  31906


(706) 748-3304

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,530 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.8%
White:
35.7%
Hispanic:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rainey McCullers School of the Arts ranks better than 89.5% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rainey McCullers School of the Arts ranks better than 88.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked high schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.81. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Rainey McCullers School of the Arts freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Rainey McCullers School of the Arts has the largest high school student body size in the Muscogee County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rainey McCullers School of the Arts is $13,530, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the Muscogee County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rainey McCullers School of the Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rainey McCullers School of the Arts 62nd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Rainey McCullers School of the Arts in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Rainey McCullers School of the Arts 52nd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Rainey McCullers School of the Arts in the ranking list.)

Muscogee County:

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


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Rank History for Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.66 55th 559 90.2%
2021 80.23 82nd 542 84.9%
2022 97.06 18th 567 96.8%
2023 89.01 56th 577 90.3%
2024 88.63 62nd 588 89.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.25 163rd 410 60.2%
2022 87.83 21st 429 95.1%
2023 69.53 81st 442 81.7%
2024 78.81 52nd 458 88.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rainey McCullers School of the Arts Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Friday, November 19, 2021

Open Quote Rainey McCullers is an exceptional school, with a strong focus on academics as well as the arts, creating well-rounded graduates. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, March 6, 2020

Open Quote Fantastic school. Students are well taught. They positively pushed to to excel. Students are expected to achieve greatness and teachers provide the means to reach that goal. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 96 161 7 25 3 1 17 0 310
2019 104 150 9 30 3 2 20 0 318
2020 139 167 11 40 1 1 16 0 375
2021 150 146 8 50 1 2 28 0 385
2022 132 114 12 45 2 2 26 0 333
2023 137 145 7 60 1 1 33 0 384

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 Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 310 17.5 17.7 55.8
2019 318 31.0 10.2 47.5
2020 375 33.0 11.3 41.1
2021 385 32.0 12.0 35.1
2022 333 33.0 10.0 n/a
2023 384 32.0 12.0 37.5

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 Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 310 17.5 17.7 55.8
2019 318 31.0 10.2 47.5
2020 375 33.0 11.3 41.1
2021 385 32.0 12.0 35.1
2022 333 33.0 10.0 n/a
2023 384 32.0 12.0 37.5

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 Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $196 (2.3%) $8,394 (97.7%) $8,591
2019 $373 (2.8%) $13,157 (97.2%) $13,530

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 56th of 577 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rainey McCullers School of the Arts)82.162.2
 19.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)38.827.3
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rainey McCullers School of the Arts)71.428.9
 42.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)27.114.9
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rainey McCullers School of the Arts)61.974.1
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)31.427
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rainey McCullers School of the Arts)52.561.1
 8.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)30.520.4
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rainey McCullers School of the Arts)93.391
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)41.931
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rainey McCullers School of the Arts)76.349.3
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)2922.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Rainey McCullers School of the Arts)64.471.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Muscogee County)32.724.8
 7.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Rainey McCullers School of the Arts)7346.3
 26.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Muscogee County)2921.4
 7.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Rainey McCullers School of the Arts)67.668.6
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Muscogee County)43.338.2
 5.1%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Rainey McCullers School of the Arts)43.130.4
 12.7%
   End of Course United States History (Muscogee County)40.322.5
 17.8%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318384
 20.8%
African American150145
 3.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic3060
 100%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White104137
 31.7%
Two or More Races2033
 65%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%37.5%
 10%


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Rainey McCullers School of the Arts ranks 52nd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended Rainey McCullers School of the Arts.

Students at Rainey McCullers School of the Arts are 38% African American, 36% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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