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Rigdon Road Elementary School

1320 Rigdon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rigdon Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rigdon Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Rigdon Road Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Rigdon Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rigdon Road Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2029 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
39%
10-14%
40%
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
81%
36%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rigdon Road Elementary School's ranking?
Rigdon Road Elementary School is ranked #2029 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Rigdon Road Elementary School often compared to?
Rigdon Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gentian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rigdon Road Elementary School?
428 students attend Rigdon Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rigdon Road Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rigdon Road Elementary School?
Rigdon Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rigdon Road Elementary School offer ?
Rigdon Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rigdon Road Elementary School part of?
Rigdon Road Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.

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5   12/17/2016
Does this school provide before and after care services and what time
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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