Arnold Middle School
Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: (706) 748-2436
Fax: (706) 748-2435
District: Muscogee County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 544 students
Arnold Middle School, a public school located in Columbus, GA, serves grades 6-8 in the Muscogee County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Arnold Middle School is a public school located in Columbus, GA. 544 students attend Arnold Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
Posted: October 24, 2025
Arnold Magnet Academy has been a very disappointing experience. Certain students, like Quinton Tucker and Shaniya, have been negative influences constantly trying to start fights for no reason and spreading false rumors. My son has filed multiple reports about their behavior (around 10 in total), yet nothing has been done.
Its also concerning that some of the staff seem to encourage or overlook this kind of behavior. The environment feels messy and unprofessional at times. The quality of teaching and emotional support for students is also very poor. Overall, the school needs major improvement in handling discipline and creating a positive learning environment.
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Posted: August 26, 2025
School not a good school at all, the bus staff is wrong and teachers are disrespectful to students, i have a video from my son of teachers get mad at students over something they didnt even do , or blame them for what someone else did,im a parent telling you this, DO NOT TAKE Yao KID TO ARNOLD,this is why they want us to give up are phones in the morning because they know they is a bad and disrespectful staff
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Posted: August 6, 2014
OMG. The new principle is the WORST nightmare. She is fake (like a snake), incompetent, and just mere horrible. Our schedule is messed up the whole first week of school. We were forgotten and didn't get to go to lunch because without a schedule, we did not know where to go. The teachers did not have their rosters either. The principle, the staff could not even figure it out. The bathroom policy is outrageous. Well, there are some students who fake it to go...but at least the teacher should use their hearts and brain to decide to let the legit ones go. Anyway, if you are in magnet class then it is decent school. If you are in any "traditional" or "inclusion" class, then you might as well just stay home and watch TV-Probably you would get more education than being at this school.
Posted: January 26, 2014
In reading the comment below, I am amazed at what some of the comments say. My child has gone to this school for almost 3 years. Thank goodness we are almost out of here. My child is in the magnet program, which is a good program. I agree that the teaching staff is above average, no complaints specifically about my child's educational experience here. Of course she is very smart & would excel probably anywhere. The complaint the student had from several years ago about the bathroom policy is very ACCURATE and continues today. I had had to pick my child up from school the last 3 months in a row when she has had her cycle...as they are not allowed to go to the restroom at all during the day or the time they are given is so limited it is impossible. This is a big problem! As for my child's social experience, it is awful! They claim to have this "Great 48 Rules" they follow...well I can tell you they don't follow any of what is in there. There is major BULLYING at this school, boys, girls, both. Children who mistreat other children are given more attention and coddling than the ones who are there for the right reasons. Good kids are punished. I could go on and on!
Posted: October 30, 2013
Arnold is a great school! We have awesome teachers who go the extra mile to make sure the children succeed. Our sports and music departments bring yearly accolades along with many students receiving perfect CRCT scores! The building may not be new like many of our other schools in town, but it's not about the building!! The history at Arnold runs deep and we strive to recognize all alumni visitors to grab a spot on our wall. We have a great group of kids!
Posted: May 15, 2013
ARNOLD MAGNET SCHOOL IS THE BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA!!! OU CHILD HAS EXPERIENCED IT AND WE SEE HIS GRADES AND CRCT SCORES! WOOT WOOT !!!
Posted: June 4, 2012
This school is amazing!!!!! The teachers there are amazing!!!! They have so much to do through out the year. There band,orch. and chours are amazing!! These kids are really talented there!!! I should know im a student there and i love it !!!
Posted: March 12, 2012
I am currently a student at Arnold! One day, after school at Arnold, I asked may I go to the bathroom because I was on my menstrual cycle. The teacher refused to let me go. I told her the situation after she said no. She still refused! Later I asked her if I could go to the office and ask for a pad, she said no! I begged her, she refused! This was a horrible experience for me! :(
Posted: October 14, 2011
THIS SCHOOL IS AWESOME! WE HAVE NEW PRINCIPLES AND THE EDUCATION IS BETTER!!!!! SOO ALL THE OTHER REVIEWS ARE WRONG!!! Im in the 7th grade there now and it is awesome! We always have fun and we have a great time!
Posted: March 20, 2011
I went to this school in 2004 and I will tell you that it was the most miserable school experience of my young life at the time. The reason why is because if you are not in the magnet or involved in "popular" sports then the teachers pay you absolutely no attention and neither do the other students. The principal was prejudiced towards me and my sister and my mother had to confront him several times. And unless you like wearing collared shirts every single day, I suggest you don't go to this school.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Greystone at Country Club | Apartment Complex | Columbus | GA | 2 mi | |
| 2 | Eagle & Phenix Apartments | Apartment Complex | Columbus | GA | 3.6 mi | |
| 3 | Greystone Falls | Apartment Complex | Columbus | GA | 3.8 mi | |
| 4 | Silver Leaf | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Phenix City | AL | 4.3 mi | |
| 5 | Midland Springs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Columbus | GA | 4.9 mi | |
| 6 | Whisperwood | Apartment Complex | Columbus | GA | 5.6 mi | |
| 7 | Wrenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Columbus | GA | 6 mi | |
| 8 | Independence Place | Apartment Complex | Columbus | GA | 6.9 mi | |
| 9 | White Elephants | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Benning | GA | 11.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradley Park | Columbus | GA | 1.4 mi | |
| 2 | Riverwalk | Columbus | GA | 1.9 mi | |
| 3 | Columbus Park Crossing Shopping Center | Columbus | GA | 2.6 mi | |
| 4 | Historic Downtown | Columbus | GA | 3.2 mi | |
| 5 | Uptown Columbus | Columbus | GA | 3.8 mi | |
| 6 | Uptown | Columbus | GA | 3.8 mi | |
| 7 | Callaway Gardens | Pine Mountain | GA | 22.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Benning | 15.5 mi. |
