Columbus Middle School

Columbus Municipal School District
175 Hwy 373
Columbus, MS 39705
597 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
597
Total Students
51.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    556 (93.1%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (2.3%)
  • White
    13 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Columbus Municipal School District
Phone: (662)241-7300
Website: http://www.columbuscityschools.org/o/cms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 595
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 204
Grade 7 179
Grade 8 214
Gender Ratio