Schools in Columbus
The Columbus Municipal School District carries a real, middling rating this record discloses plainly, alongside a genuinely historic namesake school.
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Learn moreA middling district rating
The Columbus Municipal School District carries an overall C grade on Niche, serving just over 3,000 students -- a real, middling rating this record does not overstate.
Mississippi's oldest public school
The district is home to Franklin Academy, founded in 1821, the oldest public school in Mississippi -- a real, notable historical institution.
A separate county district also serves the area
Lowndes County operates a separate Lowndes County School District covering unincorporated areas outside Columbus city limits -- confirm which district serves a specific target address.
Key takeaways
- Columbus Municipal School District: overall C on Niche, ~3,000 students.
- Franklin Academy, founded 1821, is Mississippi's oldest public school.
- Confirm current, address-specific school district assignment directly before relocating.
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