Best Schools in Columbia County, PA
Columbia County, PA has 31 public schools (10 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 13,366 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Columbia County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia County, PA
The top high schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Columbia Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Columbia Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 597 Students
2. Benton Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
3. Berwick Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 782 Students
4. Bloomsburg Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 428 Students
5. Southern Columbia Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Columbia Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
6. Millville Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millville Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 251 Students
7. Northwest Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 416 Students
8. Mount Carmel Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Carmel Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
9. North Schuylkill Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Schuylkill Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1008 Students
10. Columbia-montour Avts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia-montour Avts • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia County, PA
The top middle schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 104 Students
2. Central Columbia Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Columbia Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 612 Students
3. Southern Columbia Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Columbia Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students
4. Bloomsburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 354 Students
5. Berwick Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 844 Students
6. Mount Carmel Area Jh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Carmel Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 263 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia County, PA
The top elementary schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beaver-main El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 99 Students
2. Appleman El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 316 Students
3. Central Columbia El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Columbia Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 699 Students
4. Hartman El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Columbia Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 456 Students
5. Salem El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 396 Students
6. Memorial El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
7. W W Evans Memorial El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 220 Students
8. Millville Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students
9. West Berwick El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 486 Students
10. North Schuylkill Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Columbia County, PA
How many schools are in Columbia County, PA?
Columbia County, PA has 31 public schools: 10 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 13,366 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Columbia County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Columbia County 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: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Columbia County
4 places in Columbia County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Bloomsburg (9)
- Benton (3)
- Catawissa (3)
- Millville (2)
School districts (4)
- Bloomsburg Area SD (5 schools)
- Benton Area SD (3 schools)
- Central Columbia SD (3 schools)
- Southern Columbia Area SD (3 schools)