Serving 1,423 students in grades 9-12, Columbia Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Columbia Central High School's student population of 1,423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Central High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1208 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
29%
21%
White
51%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Central High School's ranking?
Columbia Central High School is ranked #1208 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Columbia Central High School often compared to?
Columbia Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia Central High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia Central High School is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Columbia Central High School?
1,423 students attend Columbia Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Columbia Central High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Central High School?
Columbia Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbia Central High School offer ?
Columbia Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Central High School part of?
Columbia Central High School is part of Maury County School District.
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