COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Columbus Municipal School District school district, located in Columbus, MS with about 863 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 175 Highway 373 in Columbus, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Columbus Municipal School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of students during their middle school years, the school focuses on providing a structured environment that fosters intellectual growth, social responsibility, and preparation for high school success.
The school’s mission emphasizes a commitment to excellence, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a balanced curriculum and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing its official website, http://cms.columbuscityschools.org, the school maintains communication with parents and the community, offering resources regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives designed to support student achievement within the Columbus area.
For more information, contact COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (662) 241-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7300
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, MS with about 863 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Columbus Municipal School District
- Total Students:
- 863
- Teachers:
- 59.12
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 863 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.0%
- White
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.