Columbus Municipal School District

District Overview
The Columbus Municipal School District is an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 2630 McArthur Drive in Columbus, Mississippi. Operating as a non-charter, regular public school district set within a remote town environment in the Columbus metropolitan area, it oversees nine operational schools dedicated to serving the local community. The district delivers an expansive curriculum that spans from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through Grade 13, offering an inclusive and continuous learning pathway that guides students from early childhood through secondary and transitional education.

Currently educating a student body of 3,011 learners, the district maintains a robust organizational infrastructure centered on academic growth and holistic support. To serve its student population, the district employs approximately 1,095 full-time equivalent staff members, including 466 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 37 instructional aides, and more than 590 support personnel. This substantial staffing context ensures strong classroom guidance and essential operational backing, establishing the Columbus Municipal School District as an important educational institution for area families and a meaningful model for researchers analyzing public education frameworks in regional Mississippi communities.
9
Total Schools
3,011
Total Students
466.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Municipal School District
Demographic Student Count
White77
Hispanic77
Black2,785
Asian22
Two or More50
  • Black
    2,785 (92.5%)
  • White
    77 (2.6%)
  • Hispanic
    77 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    50 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    22 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Columbus Municipal School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High2
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:9
Students:3,011*
Teachers (FTE):466.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5