Rainey McCullers School of the Arts
420 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.
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.
420
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 143 |
| Hispanic | 57 |
| Black | 170 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 39 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black170 (40.5%)
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White143 (34.0%)
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Hispanic57 (13.6%)
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Two or More39 (9.3%)
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Asian10 (2.4%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
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)748-3304 |
| Website: | http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/RMA |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 420 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 252 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
80
Grade 7
35
Grade 8
69
Grade 9
69
Grade 10
70
Grade 11
61
Grade 12
36
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 80 |
| Grade 7 | 35 |
| Grade 8 | 69 |
| Grade 9 | 69 |
| Grade 10 | 70 |
| Grade 11 | 61 |
| Grade 12 | 36 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 297 | 70.7% |
| Male | 123 | 29.3% |
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