For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,644 students in Columbia, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Columbia, KY are Adair Learning Academy, Adair County Middle School and Adair County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Columbia, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adair Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Adair County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
322 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-5308
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-5308
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Adair County Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
870 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0077
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0077
Gr: 3-5 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Adair County High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
526 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2751
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2751
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
158 Col. Casey Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Gr: PK-2 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Columbia, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
202 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Gr: 3-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
7445 Liberty Rd
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
44 Weed-sparksville Road
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbia, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Columbia, KY include Adair Learning Academy, Adair County Middle School and Adair County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia?
5 public schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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