Top Rankings
Central Columbia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,893 students in Central Columbia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Central Columbia School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,893 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Columbia School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.8%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,858 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,364 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$35 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,858
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,364
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Central Columbia School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Columbia Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2833
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2833
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Central Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2850
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2850
Gr: K-4 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Central Columbia Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-6103
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-6103
Gr: 5-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Columbia School District?
Central Columbia School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,893 students.
What is the rank of Central Columbia School District?
Central Columbia School District is ranked #67 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Columbia School District?
89% of Central Columbia School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Columbia School District?
Central Columbia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Central Columbia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,364 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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