Best Schools in Columbia County, FL
Columbia County, FL has 27 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,890 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Columbia County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia County, FL
The top high schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort White High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1158 Students
2. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1737 Students
3. Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia County, FL
The top middle schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades 6 • 450 Students
2. Lake City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 970 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia County, FL
The top elementary schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
2. Pinemount Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
3. Eastside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
4. Columbia City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
5. Melrose Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
6. Fort White Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students
7. Summers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
8. Five Points Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
9. Epiphany Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Epiphany Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 110 Students
10. Niblack Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Columbia County, FL
How many schools are in Columbia County, FL?
Columbia County, FL has 27 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,890 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Columbia County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Columbia County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Columbia County
2 places in Columbia County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Lake City (13)
- Fort White (2)
School districts (1)
- Columbia (17 schools)