For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 336 students in Columbia, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Columbia, AL is Houston County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Columbia, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Church St
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Columbia, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Columbia, AL include Houston County High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia?
1 public schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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