Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/RMA

384 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Rainey McCullers School of the Arts is a specialized magnet school located in Columbus, Georgia, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Muscogee County School District, the institution is unique for its intensive focus on arts integration, providing students with a rigorous academic curriculum alongside pre-professional training in disciplines such as dance, music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, and film. The school is designed to cultivate creativity and technical proficiency, attracting students who are passionate about the arts and looking to pursue them at a high level.

The campus itself is recognized for its modern facilities, which include dedicated performance spaces, art studios, and technology labs that mirror professional environments. Beyond its artistic offerings, Rainey McCullers maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a collaborative spirit. By fostering a close-knit community of young artists and educators, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in prestigious university arts programs and professional careers within the creative industries.

384

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rainey McCullers School of the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	60
Black	145
Asian	7
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
145 (37.8 %)
White
137 (35.7 %)
Hispanic
60 (15.6 %)
Two or More
33 (8.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)748-3360
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/RMA
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 70

Grade 9 71

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 55

Grade 12 45