Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Columbus GA

Original Research by School Decision on Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy

Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy is a small public elementary school in Columbus that serves kindergarten through fifth grade. The school sits in a mid-sized city along the Chattahoochee River, a place with a walkable downtown and riverfront trail but overall car-oriented neighborhoods outside the core. Major employers shape the regional economy: Fort Moore brings substantial military and civilian employment, while Aflac, Synovus, and nearby manufacturers provide white-collar and technical work. The housing market in the area is moderately priced, with single-family homes and rental costs below national benchmarks, making the region relatively affordable for families.

The school's defining feature is its computer magnet designation, positioning it as a technology-focused elementary program within Muscogee County Public Schools. The student body is diverse: a substantial share identify as White, with meaningful representation of Asian, Black, and Hispanic students. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting mixed socioeconomic backgrounds within the enrollment.

On state testing, Britt David shows strength across core subjects. In mathematics, proficiency rates across third, fourth, and fifth grades stand very high, clustering in the high range. English language arts proficiency is also strong, with third grade at a moderately high level, fourth grade well above that, and fifth grade solid. Fifth-grade science proficiency runs high as well. These results reflect consistent performance across the school's upper elementary grades.

The school serves a small enrollment for its grade band, with roughly balanced classes across all six grades. This size allows closer student-teacher relationships and likely flexibility in instructional grouping. The computer magnet mission indicates an explicit curriculum emphasis on technology integration, coding, digital literacy, or computer science pathways, though specific course detail from the school's website was not available.

One consideration: the school does not report rates for students receiving special education services or English learner supports. Parents with students needing these services may want to inquire directly with the school about how it accommodates students with IEPs or language learning needs, and whether the computer focus remains accessible across all learner profiles.

Muscogee County, the district housing Britt David, is navigating steady facility investment. Voters approved a May 2024 sales tax renewal for five more years to fund capital projects including elementary school consolidations and safety upgrades across the district. At the same time, the district has adopted property tax increases above the state rollback rate in recent fiscal years, including multiple millage hikes that add to homeowner costs year over year. Families considering a move to the area should factor these ongoing tax pressures into the long-term cost of residence.

Columbus itself faces modest population headwinds, with slight decline from its 2020 peak, though major employers like Pratt & Whitney and J.M. Smucker are expanding operations and adding jobs. The Uptown neighborhood continues to attract adaptive-reuse housing, but the broader region lacks what planners call "missing middle" options such as townhomes and small multifamily buildings, which could matter for families seeking alternative housing types.

For a family drawn to a technology-enriched elementary experience with strong testing results and a manageable school size, Britt David offers a viable pathway. The computer magnet mission appeals to families who value early coding and digital skill exposure. The testing profile and school size align with a supportive learning environment. Parents should confirm with the school how it serves students with diverse learning needs and whether the magnet curriculum adapts for all ability levels, and should also recognize that living in Muscogee County involves above-rollback property tax growth alongside the facility improvements being funded.

See more original research from School Decision →

Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 398%

School 98% · District 27% · ▲ 70 pts above district

▲ 58 pts above state median · ▲ 81 pts above county median

Grade 498%

School 98% · District 30% · ▲ 68 pts above district

▲ 53 pts above state median · ▲ 79 pts above county median

Grade 598%

School 98% · District 26% · ▲ 71 pts above district

▲ 60 pts above state median · ▲ 78 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 388%

School 88% · District 25% · ▲ 63 pts above district

▲ 57 pts above state median · ▲ 67 pts above county median

Grade 493%

School 93% · District 27% · ▲ 66 pts above district

▲ 59 pts above state median · ▲ 73 pts above county median

Grade 592%

School 92% · District 32% · ▲ 59 pts above district

▲ 53 pts above state median · ▲ 64 pts above county median

Science

Grade 594%

School 94% · District 32% · ▲ 62 pts above district

▲ 55 pts above state median · ▲ 69 pts above county median

Social studies

Grades 3-8100%

School 100% · district not reported

▲ 16 pts above state median · ▲ 31 pts above county median

This schoolMuscogee County, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income96%Higher-income97%1 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income86%Higher-income84%2 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income95%Higher-income100%5 pp gap

Grades 3-8Lower-income93%Higher-income94%0 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income96%Higher-income95%1 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income93%Higher-income96%3 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income100%Higher-income99%1 pp gap

Grades 3-8Lower-income97%Higher-income97%0 pp gap