Best Schools in Columbia County, PA
Columbia County, PA has a total of 32 schools including 12 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 13,366 students attend Columbia County, PA schools. On average, schools in Columbia County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbia County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbia County, PA
Columbia County, PA has 12 high schools with 5,444 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 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia County exceed expectations.
1. Central Columbia Shs
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Central Columbia Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 597 Students
2. Mount Carmel Area Hs
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Mount Carmel Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
3. Benton Area Hs
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Benton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
4. Berwick Area Hs
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Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 782 Students
5. Columbia-montour Avts
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Columbia-montour Avts • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students
6. Bloomsburg Area Hs
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Bloomsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 428 Students
7. Northwest Area Hs
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Northwest Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 416 Students
8. Millville Area Jshs
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Millville Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 251 Students
9. North Schuylkill Jshs
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North Schuylkill Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1008 Students
10. Southern Columbia Hs
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Southern Columbia Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia County, PA
Columbia County, PA has 6 middle schools with 2,578 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 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia County meet expectations.
1. Central Columbia Ms
SchoolGrade
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Central Columbia Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 612 Students
2. Southern Columbia Ms
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Southern Columbia Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students
3. Bloomsburg Area Ms
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Bloomsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 354 Students
4. Berwick Area Ms
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Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 844 Students
5. Benton Area Ms
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Benton Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 104 Students
6. Mount Carmel Area Jh
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Mount Carmel Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 263 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia County, PA
Columbia County, PA has 13 elementary schools with 5,344 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 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia County meet expectations.
1. Hartman El Ctr
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Southern Columbia Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 456 Students
2. Central Columbia El Sch
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Central Columbia Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 699 Students
3. Beaver-main El Sch
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Bloomsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 99 Students
4. Salem El Sch
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Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 396 Students
5. W W Evans Memorial El Sch
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Bloomsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 220 Students
6. Millville Area El Sch
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Millville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students
7. Appleman El Sch
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Benton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 316 Students
8. West Berwick El Sch
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Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 486 Students
9. Memorial El Sch
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Bloomsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
10. North Schuylkill Elem Sch
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North Schuylkill Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1089 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia County, PA has a total population of 64,727 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia County, PA
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, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia County, PA.
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, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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