Columbus High School (9-12)

Jill Savely, Principal

215 Hemlock Street

Columbus, MS 39702

(Phone) 241-7200 (Fax) 241-7205

Columbus High School is housed in one of the most beautiful and spacious facilities in the state. Students may choose from over 115 courses, including IB, honors, and advanced placement courses. CHS offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including all areas of sports, band, drama, Frontline Showchoir, and extra-curricular clubs.

Columbus Middle School (6-8)

Freda Dismukes, Principal

175 Hwy 373

Columbus, MS 39705

(Phone) 241-7300 (Fax) 241-7305

Columbus Middle School boasts over 150,000 square feet of space specifically designed for  student success and safety. Columbus Middle School is strategically designed to support both the team concept and the separation of grades. Each wing functions independently of the other grades with common shared spaces for administrative services, media services, performance areas, physical education, and dining. Teachers pair up in clusters of four as instructional teams to facilitate optimal learning and utilization of resources

Joe Cook Fine Arts Magnet (PreK-5)

Dr. Tim Wilcox, Principal

2217 North 7th Street

Columbus, MS 39705

(Phone) 241-7180 (Fax) 241-7182

The Fine Arts Magnet School at Cook Elementary offers a strong academic curriculum enhanced with the integration of visual and performing arts, dance, strings, drama/theater, and choral music. Research shows a strong positive relationship between the arts and academic success.

Fairview Aerospace & Science Magnet (PreK-5)

Billie Smith, Principal

225 Airline Road

Columbus, MS 39702

(Phone) 241-7140, (Fax) 241-7141

The Aerospace & Science Magnet School at Fairview Elementary offers a high quality academic program infused with Math and Science education. A research-based Science Exploration Lab will offer students an opportunity for in-depth studies of physical science, earth science, and life science. Research shows math and science education are critical components to prepare students to compete in a global workforce.

Sale International Studies Magnet (PreK-5)

Nancy Bragg, Principal

520 Warpath Road

Columbus, MS 39702

(Phone) 241-7260, (Fax) 241-7262

The International Studies Magnet School at Sale Elementary offers a strong academic program infused with international and global studies to enhance the learning experiences of students. This theme features the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) which offers a comprehensive curriculum emphasizing higher-order thinking skills and problem-solving strategies for a world class education.

Stokes-Beard Technology & Communication Magnet (PreK-5)

Pamela Lenoir, Principal

311 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Columbus, MS 39701

(Phone) 241-7270, (Fax) 241-7272

The Technology & Communication Magnet School at StokesBeard Elementary offers a strong academic program infused with technology and communication. This theme features state-of-the-art technology including digital classrooms, broadcasting studio, podcasting, dynamic learning, and Spanish language instruction beginning in Kindergarten. Research tell us the 21st Century Learner must have mastery of technology and communication skills to be successful.

Franklin Medical Sciences & Wellness Magnet (PreK-5)

Patricia Overstreet, Principal

501 North 3rd Avenue

Columbus, MS 39701

(Phone) 241-7150, (Fax) 241-7152

The Medical Sciences & Wellness Magnet School at Franklin Elementary offers a strong academic

program infused with a Medical Arts and Wellness

theme. Students will engage in unique learning

experiences that encourage healthy living through the study of the medical sciences. Students will explore how the body functions and will learn how medical professionals keep us healthy. A study conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor found health care related careers are one of the fastest growing industries in our nation.

McKellar Technology Center

Christopher Bray, Interim Director

810 North Browder Street

Columbus, MS 39702

(Phone) 241-7290, (Fax) 241-7293

The McKellar Technology Center was established in 1978 and named in honor of  school board member Carl McKellar. The center is a public technical school housing state-of-the-art technical equipment used  to serve Columbus High School students  and the community. The McKellar staff works very closely with the high school  to prepare students for the future by  exposure to a variety of technical topics.  Students learn skills that are necessary for today’s workforce.

Classes offered:

Classes offered at Columbus High School are: Law & Public Safety, Automotive Mechanics, Early Childhood Education, Collision Repair, Computer Graphic Design, Marketing, Culinary

Arts, Drafting Design, Medical Technology, and Health Professions

CMSD Alternative School

Tamela Barr, Director

Hunt Central Services

924 20th Street North

Columbus, MS 39701

(Phone) 241-7150

(Fax) 241-7152