Columbus High School had an enrollment of 91 multiracial students for the 2024-25 school year, representing a 2.2% increase compared to the prior year, based on data from the Georgia Department of Education.
The numbers showed that Columbus High School’s total student population reached 1,144 in 2024-25. Multiracial students accounted for 8% of the enrollment, making them the school’s smallest demographic group.
The campus operates within the Muscogee County School District, whose central office is located in Columbus.
Shaw High School reported the district’s largest multiracial student count among its 51 schools, with 124 enrolled for 2024-25.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Georgia’s public school student body included roughly 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge schools statewide, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reports. The state department launched targeted strategies such as a real-time attendance dashboard, awareness campaigns and additional support for districts with high needs.
Lawmakers in Georgia enacted a law in 2025 that prohibits removing students from school solely for absenteeism and introduces expanded reporting standards. The legislation also coordinates with programs allowing students to complete alternative diploma requirements. More details are available at this link.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-teacher ratio was around 14:1, which is below the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,386 | 83 | 6% |
| 2011-12 | 1,318 | 52 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 1,286 | 51 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 1,281 | 51 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 1,237 | 61 | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 1,255 | 62 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 1,242 | 62 | 5% |
| 2017-18 | 1,272 | 63 | 5% |
| 2018-19 | 1,254 | 62 | 5% |
| 2019-20 | 1,228 | 49 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 1,206 | 60 | 5% |
| 2021-22 | 1,145 | 68 | 6% |
| 2022-23 | 1,113 | 77 | 7% |
| 2023-24 | 1,121 | 89 | 8% |
| 2024-25 | 1,144 | 91 | 8% |
