For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,626 students in Lake City, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Lake City, FL are Belmont Academy, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program and Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided). 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 48% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Lake City, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lake City, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1476 Sw Walter Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Gr: PK-12 | 823 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
372 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8053
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8053
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Columbia High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,727 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Nw Labonte Ln
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8296
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8296
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Lake City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
519 E. Washington St.
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 755-8849
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 755-8849
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 48%
102 Se Academic Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-4935
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-4935
Gr: 9-12
Residential Services Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
444 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Gr: 10-12
7443 Us Hwy 90 W
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 965-9256
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 965-9256
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Test121 School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Lake City, FL 85967
(905) 263-8744
Lake City, FL 85967
(905) 263-8744
Gr: PK-7 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
409 Sw Saint Johns St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8190
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8190
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 Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided).
How many public high schools are located in Lake City?
6 public high schools are located in Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City?
Lake City public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lake City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lake City include: Pathways Academy vs. Columbia High School
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