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Columbia High School

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Columbia High School ranks 107 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

107^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 54% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Columbia High School is a public high school serving 471 students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, Mississippi. The school is part of the Columbia School District, which is ranked 49 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Columbia High School is its consistently strong academic performance. The school has outperformed the state average on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests in subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 75.7% in Algebra I, 50.4% in English II, 68.8% in Biology, and 55.3% in U.S. History, all of which were higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.9% to 95.9% in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Sumrall High School, Jdc High School, West Marion High School, and East Marion High School, Columbia High School stands out for its academic achievements. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, which has fluctuated between 23.1% and 35.0% in recent years, is an area of concern that the school may need to address to further improve student engagement and performance.

484

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,971

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1009 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429-3135

(601) 736-5334

District: Columbia School District

Feeder schools for Columbia High School:

Elementary:	Columbia Elementary School
	Columbia Primary School
Middle:	Jefferson Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.5%

White:

47.3%

Hispanic:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 39th percentile in 2024 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 54th (2025) from a 39th-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the Mississippi median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (54% vs 66% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (35% vs 24% Mississippi)

!U.S. History1 scores 14 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg54%

Mississippi avg66%

107^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to top 46% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Mississippi High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

49^th of 130Columbia School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	57.8	107 of 232	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.3	138 of 228	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.6	113 of 226	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.4	130 of 228	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.4	101 of 231	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.8	96 of 233	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.2	82 of 233	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.2	74 of 237	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	45.4	127 of 231	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.7	85 of 238	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.4	76 of 241	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.3	50 of 244	79.5%	★★★★☆
2010	71.7	53 of 235	77.4%	★★★★☆
2009	58.9	97 of 235	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.3	75 of 235	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.5	90 of 232	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	49.4	135 of 232	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	38.0	164 of 232	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	53.0	128 of 232	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I76%+8 vs state

Biology69%+7 vs state

U.S. History155%-14 vs state

English II50%~ state avg

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Schools Near Columbia High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	1009 Broad Street	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-5334	484	35	13.7		229 (47.3%)	230 (47.5%)	12 (2.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	57.8	107^th of 232 public high schools	53.9%		41.3	138^th of 228 public high schools	39.5%	31	75.7	50.4	68.8	55.3	$12,971
Marion County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	1140 Highway 13 South	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 736-6095	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East Marion High School	Public	9-12	527 East Marion School Road	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-3006	216	21	10.4	98.6%	38 (17.6%)	173 (80.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	41.5	139^th of 232 public high schools	40.1%		40.2	141^st of 228 public high schools	38.2%	2	71.4	42.2	69.5	56.6	$20,015
West Marion High School	Public	9-12	2 West Marion Street	Foxworth	39483	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-6381	347	30	11.6	99.1%	220 (63.4%)	110 (31.7%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	59.9	102^nd of 232 public high schools	56.0%		53.1	111^th of 228 public high schools	51.3%	9	76.5	50.6	79.8	60.0	$15,430
Jefferson Davis County High School	Public	9-12	891 Bass Burkett Rd	Bassfield	39421	Jefferson Davis County	Jeff Davis County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 943-5391	368	31	11.8	99.2%	28 (7.6%)	281 (76.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (15.8%)								(n/a)					$15,104
Jeff Davis County Vocational Technical Center	Public	9-12	5080 Hwy 42	Carson	39427	Jefferson Davis County	Jeff Davis County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 792-5005	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sumrall High School	Public	9-12	198 Center Avenue	Sumrall	39482	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 758-0512	616	47	13.0	28.7%	518 (84.1%)	63 (10.2%)	22 (3.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	90.8	9^th of 232 public high schools	96.1%		80.6	31^st of 228 public high schools	86.4%	22	71.8	74.8	87.7	79.8	$11,951

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia High School

What district is Columbia High School in?

Columbia School District

Is Columbia High School a good school?

Columbia High School ranks 107^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Columbia High School?

Columbia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Columbia Elementary School
Elementary : Columbia Primary School
Middle : Jefferson Middle School

How many students attend Columbia High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 484 students attended Columbia High School.

What is the racial makeup of Columbia High School?

Students at Columbia High School are 48% African American, 47% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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