Columbia County

District Overview
Headquartered at 4781 Hereford Farm Road in Evans, Georgia, the Columbia County School District serves as a premier educational institution within the suburban expanse of the greater Augusta-Richmond County metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages 30 schools that deliver a seamless learning trajectory spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of over 28,500 students, the district accommodates a diverse student body across its primary, middle, and high school levels, reflecting the dynamic demographics of the surrounding region.

To effectively serve its growing student population, the district maintains a powerful human infrastructure totaling nearly 7,200 full-time equivalent staff members. This team is anchored by over 3,600 full-time equivalent teachers, bolstered by more than 380 instructional aides who offer direct classroom support. Complementing the teaching staff are nearly 3,200 support personnel who oversee operational, administrative, and student-welfare services across all campuses. This robust staffing model highlights the district's capacity to deliver well-supported, high-quality public education for families and offers a compelling model of suburban district operations for academic researchers.
30
Total Schools
28,566
Total Students
3,627.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia County
Demographic Student Count
White14,776
Hispanic3,539
Black6,434
Asian1,310
Two or More2,359
American Indian61
Pacific Islander87
  • White
    14,776 (51.7%)
  • Black
    6,434 (22.5%)
  • Hispanic
    3,539 (12.4%)
  • Two or More
    2,359 (8.3%)
  • Asian
    1,310 (4.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    87 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    61 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Columbia County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary17
Middle8
High5
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:30
Students:28,566*
Teachers (FTE):3,627.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.9
Schools in Columbia County
Found 31 Schools