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Columbia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,573 students in Columbia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Columbia School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,573 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Columbia School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
730 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
47%
47%
# White Students
771 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
49%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
129
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
1
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,613 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,722 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,613
$12,094
Spending / Student
$13,722
$11,965
Best Columbia School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Mary Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2362
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2362
Grades: 3-5
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
913 West Avenue
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2216
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2216
Grades: PK-2
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1009 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5335
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5335
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia School District?
Columbia School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,573 students.
What is the rank of Columbia School District?
Columbia School District is ranked #42 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia School District?
49% of Columbia School District students are White, 47% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia School District?
Columbia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Columbia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,722 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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