For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,710 students in Lake City, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Lake City, FL are Belmont Academy, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program and Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake City, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Lake City, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lake City, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1476 Sw Walter Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Grades: PK-12
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
372 W. Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8020
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8020
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Columbia High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
469 Se Fighting Tiger Dr
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8080
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,738 students
Rank: #44.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Nw Labonte Ln
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8296
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8296
Grades: K-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
372 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(352) 758-4935
Lake City, FL 32055
(352) 758-4935
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
372 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 158-4935
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 158-4935
Grades: K-12
| 164 students
Lake City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0372 W Duval Street
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-800
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-800
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
519 E. Washington St.
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 755-8849
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 755-8849
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
102 Se Academic Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-4935
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-4935
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Residential Services Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
444 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Shining Star Academy Of The Arts (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7443 Us Hwy 90 W
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 965-9256
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 965-9256
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Test121 School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
1001 Eagle Road
Lake City, FL 85967
(905) 263-8744
Lake City, FL 85967
(905) 263-8744
Grades: PK-7
| 112 students
Vine Academy Of The Arts (Closed 2014)
Charter School
217 Ne Kingston Ln
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 438-5786
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 438-5786
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
409 Sw Saint Johns St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8190
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8190
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lake City, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Lake City, FL include Belmont Academy, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program and Columbia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lake City, FL?
6 public high schools are located in Lake City, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City, FL?
Lake City, FL public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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