Arnold Middle School

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 !!!
—Submitted by a parent

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 !!!

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! :(

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!
—Submitted by a student

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.

My son goes to ARNOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL i think this school is awful and I wish my child had never went there the principal is awful
—Submitted by a parent

My son just left Arnold for high schiiool. Arnold is an excellent school. The principal is awesome. My son had a great experience in the magnet program. They prepared him well for high school. If I had to doit again, I would send him right back to Arnold. It is the best middle school in Columbus!
—Submitted by a parent

I love this school. The teachers were nice, but also some didn't care for the students.
—Submitted by a student

The school was nice, i went there when i was in middle school and my teachers were wonderful and encouraging. The school also had plenty of rewards for the children who did well in conduct and academics. Plus there was no unfair treatment between magnet and traditional. It was nice to have people like mrs.Woods and mr. Register to help and encourage you so people should get the full story before they post untrue facts about this wonderful school

I go toTHIS school and its awesome and all the teachers there are sooooo..... helpful i arnold magnet acadmey! GO RAMS
—Submitted by a student

I am very disappoined with Arnold Middle School. The communication from both staff and teachers is lacking. I do not see teachers going above and beyond, something I would expect of a magnet school. The environment is cold upon entering the school. There is no sense of pride. I regret allowing my child attend this school. We are a military family and there seems to be no concern for military families. Having a parent deployed can be difficult or any child, Arnold does not seem to know how to cope with children of deployed parents. While having a conference with a teacher I was told these are magnet students, more is expected of them. That is wonderful, all students need to be challenged, but this is not college and they still need guidance, displine and encouragement. There are a handful of wonderful teachers at this school, but not enough.
—Submitted by a parent

As a proud parent of a current Arnold Middle Schooler and a former student, myself, I am thrilled with the current Administration, faculty and staff. Go Rams!
—Submitted by a parent

The school lives up to the Muscogee County mission for schools. The faculty and administration are knowledgeable and professional. Best school in the county.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter chose to attend Arnold Magnet Academy after visiting many schools in Columbus. She felt this school would offer her the best challenge. She has not found much of a challenge but she said that 6th grade was the best year of her school career. I think Muscogee County could make this school even better if they would make it a total magnet and remove students who are not a part of the magnet program. The magnet program could then soar and make Arnold one of top middle schools in the country. The teachers have a dual job of planning for traditional students and magnet students. Imagine if they only had to plan for one population! Wow!
—Submitted by a parent

We had to transfer from another Muscogee county school and since we did so, my child has had to start counseling and is now starting medication because of the anxiety due to the staff at Arnold. We are now trying to get transferred back to our old school on the counselor's request. I don't plan on my other children going to that school ever!
—Submitted by a parent

We love Arnold. My daughter was in a magnet school for elementary. We didn't know if Arnold would be up to their standards, but the teachers and principal have been wonderful If my daughter had questions about anything they went out of their way to make sure she got the answers. It is challenging work, but that is what we wanted and why we chose the magnet program. With the teachers having the attitude that they are there to teach not just give out assignments my daughter has excelled in school. She absolutely loved Britt David and says Arnold is right up there with them. I would highly reccomend the magnet program to anyone wanting a challenging but fun school. They are always rewarding kids for good behavior and hard work. I have been on field trips, parties, etc. and can tell you these are some well behaved children.
—Submitted by a parent

My son could not handle the environment at Arnold. Since he was transfered to a new school he is doing 200% better. My daughter now attends Arnold and she too is suffering from being in that environment. I have tried for two years to get her in another school but I have not been successful. I would recommend that parents look elsewhere for the education of their kids. Arnold works for some but not for all. Don't get locked like I did. Please be sure to check out all schools in the area you are going to live before moving, otherwise you may get stuck with a bad school and no way out.
—Submitted by a parent

Arnold is an excellent school and is well known for its magnet program. My son transferred to Arnold halfway through his 6th grade year. The difference between a 'traditional' 6th grade class and the magnet one at Arnold was amazing. My son was challenged academically for the first time in a very long while. My son is now in 7th grade and is still excelling. The teachers are wonderful! They let the students know what they expect and the students are eager to do the work. We are a military family, so with moving a bit our children have been to several schools and we have not been this pleased before. Wonderful School!
—Submitted by a parent

Arnold has a long tradition of being a school of excellence. The discipline is excellent in the school and the students are well behaved. The magnet program is wonderful--lots of computers!!! My child has loved her middle school experience. The teachers are caring and are the best in the county! I strongly recommend this school!
—Submitted by a parent

This school is absolutely disgusting. The students have absolutely no pride, no discipline. I'd advise all parents to beware.
—Submitted by a parent