Ten public schools in Columbus are among the 14% in Georgia honored for outstanding achievement or growth in their reading scores on the state’s standardized tests.
The following Muscogee County schools are on the 2024 list of Literacy Leaders, announced by the Georgia Department of Education :
- Blanchard Elementary School for growth in third and fifth grades
- Britt David Magnet Academy for achievement in third, fourth and fifth grades
- Columbus High School for achievement
- Davis Elementary School for growth in third grade
- Dimon Magnet Academy for growth in third and fourth grades
- Downtown Magnet Academy for growth in third and fourth grades
- Eagle Ridge Elementary School for growth in third grade
- Lonnie Jackson Academy for growth in third grade
- Midland Academy for growth in third and fifth grades
- Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts for achievement in sixth, seventh and eighth grades.
“We are very proud of these school communities for their commitment to sustainable and focused efforts in the vital area of literacy,” MCSD superintendent David Lewis told the Ledger-Enquirer in an emailed interview. “Whether recognized for growth or outstanding achievement, these schools are most deserving of this recognition, and we join with State Superintendent Woods in celebrating them and their hard work.”