Serving 1,401 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 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,401 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Central High School's student population of 1,401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,401 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
83 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Central High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
16%
Black
28%
20%
White
44%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Central High School's ranking?
Columbia Central High School is ranked #1596 out of 1,728 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia Central High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia Central High School is 78%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Columbia Central High School?
1,401 students attend Columbia Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Columbia Central High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Columbia Central High School offer ?
Columbia Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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