Top Rankings
Columbia Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,040 students in Columbia Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Columbia Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,040 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbia Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.6%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
17%
% White
81%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,862 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,662 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,862
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,662
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Columbia Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copopa Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13644 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5020
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5020
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13646 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5741
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5741
Gr: 5-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Columbia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14168 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5001
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5001
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia Local School District?
Columbia Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,040 students.
What is the rank of Columbia Local School District?
Columbia Local School District is ranked #157 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia Local School District?
81% of Columbia Local School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia Local School District?
Columbia Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Columbia Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,662 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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