Columbus Municipal School District

The Columbus Municipal School District is located in Columbus, MS and includes 11 schools that serve 4,717 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Columbus Municipal School District spends $7,797 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 57% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Columbus Municipal School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Columbus Municipal School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Columbus Municipal School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Columbus Municipal School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.