D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Spencer High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1000 Fort Benning Rd, Columbus, GA 31903
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 18% · Math 12% proficient · 15th percentile in Georgia
Graduation
C+
83% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
1,004
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%15/100reading 15th percentile, math 16th percentile among Georgia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%47/10083% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency18% (−24 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−30 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate83% (+1 pts vs. state avg 82%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—30%math -24 pts10th percentile (list)
Black17%10%reading -15 pts, math -13 pts21st percentile (list)
Hispanic—12%math -21 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -17 pts, math -15 pts14th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1000 Fort Benning Rd
City Columbus
ZIP Code 31903
District 1303870
NCES School ID 130387001418
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 31903

Understanding the community around Spencer High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,926
Per Capita Income $16,092
Poverty Rate 34.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 4.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.7%
High School or Higher 74.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $74,200
Median Rent $841
Owner-Occupied 28.0%
Renter-Occupied 72.0%
View full data for ZIP 31903 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Spencer High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 70.7%
Hispanic/Latino 20.4%
Two or More Races 4.8%
White 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,004
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Spencer High School?
Spencer High School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Spencer High School?
Spencer High School has 1,004 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Spencer High School serve?
Spencer High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Spencer High School receive per student?
Spencer High School receives $14,671 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Spencer High School in 31903 ▼
Avg Home Value
$72,126
Avg Monthly Rent
$952
1-Year Change
+5.9%
% Renters
72.0%

Other Schools in 31903

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026