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

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1158 Students

2. Santa Fe High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1154 Students

3. Columbia High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students

4. Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades 6 • 450 Students

2. Lake City Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 970 Students

3. Lake Butler Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Union • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 691 Students

4. Baker County Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students

2. Pinemount Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students

3. High Springs Community School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 974 Students

4. Eastside Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

5. Columbia City Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students

6. Summers Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students

7. Fort White Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students

8. Echols County Elementary/middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Echols County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 638 Students

9. Five Points Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students

10. Niblack Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

15,544

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

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

A+

11.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,661 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia County, FL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Columbia County, FL

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Union County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Suwannee County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gilchrist County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Baker County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lafayette County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hamilton County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bradford County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Dixie County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Madison County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations