Best Schools in Columbia County, FL
Columbia County, FL has a total of 35 schools including 14 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 15,544 students attend Columbia County, FL schools. On average, schools in Columbia County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbia County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbia County, FL
Columbia County, FL has 14 high schools with 4,958 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbia County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia County exceed expectations.
1. Fort White High School
SchoolGrade
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Columbia • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1158 Students
2. Santa Fe High School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1154 Students
3. Columbia High School
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Columbia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students
4. Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia County, FL
Columbia County, FL has 7 middle schools with 4,920 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbia County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia County exceed expectations.
1. Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
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Columbia • Public • Grades 6 • 450 Students
2. Lake City Middle School
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Columbia • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 970 Students
3. Lake Butler Middle School
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Union • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 691 Students
4. Baker County Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Baker • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 1102 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia County, FL
Columbia County, FL has 11 elementary schools with 4,820 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbia County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia County exceed expectations.
1. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
2. Pinemount Elementary School
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Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
3. High Springs Community School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 974 Students
4. Eastside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
5. Columbia City Elementary School
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Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
6. Summers Elementary School
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Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
7. Fort White Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students
8. Echols County Elementary/middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Echols County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 638 Students
9. Five Points Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
10. Niblack Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia County, FL has a total population of 69,698 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbia County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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