Columbia High School is a 4A High School located in Columbia, Mississippi, United States. The principal is L.V. McNeal. It is in Columbia School District. It is a Mississippi Landmark.
Serving 484 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Columbia school district, covering approximately 67.6 square miles in Columbia, MS. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Columbia High School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
484 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia High School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcats Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High School's ranking?
Columbia High School is ranked #282 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Columbia High School often compared to?
Columbia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Marion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
484 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Columbia High School students are Black, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia High School offer ?
Columbia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbia High School part of?
Columbia High School is part of Columbia School District.
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