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Richards Middle School

PublicGrades 6–8
Columbus, Georgia · Muscogee County
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students809
Student:Teacher17.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
Richards
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 638
809
Total Enrollment
State avg: 69%
80%+10.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Richards Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Columbus, Georgia. The school enrolls 809 students. It is part of the Muscogee County district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Georgia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMuscogee County
County13215
CityColumbus
ZIP31906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID130387001400

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment809

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg69%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)