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Columbia Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,312 students in Columbia Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Columbia Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,931 Schools
# Students
1,312 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbia Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 67% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#559 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Graduation Rate
67%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.4%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
42%
16%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
36%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,762 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,130 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,762
$23,730
Spending / Student
$18,130
$23,152
Best Columbia Borough School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 S 6th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Gr: 7-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Gr: 5-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia Borough School District?
Columbia Borough School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,312 students.
What is the rank of Columbia Borough School District?
Columbia Borough School District is ranked #589 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia Borough School District?
42% of Columbia Borough School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia Borough School District?
Columbia Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Columbia Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,130 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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