Best Columbia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Houston County High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Bottom 50%

200 W Church St
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).