For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 189 students in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Midtown Downtown is Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 Main St
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-8161
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-8161
Gr: 9-13 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, NC include Columbia High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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