For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,265 students in Columbia County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, PA are Central Columbia Sr. High School, Benton Area High School and Bloomsburg Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Columbia County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Columbia Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Columbia Sr. High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2833
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2833
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Area High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Bloomsburg Area High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Railroad St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-6100
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Berwick Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Fowler Ave
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Columbia High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
812 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3450
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3450
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Millville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
345 School House Lane
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Grades: 7-12
| 251 students
Rank: #77.
Columbia-montour Avts
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5050 Sweppenheiser Drive
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-8040
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-8040
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #88.
Susq-cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Market Street, Suite 15
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 245-0252
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 245-0252
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
1401 N Market St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6430
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6430
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
845 Orange St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6422
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6422
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, PA include Central Columbia Sr. High School, Benton Area High School and Bloomsburg Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County, PA?
8 public high schools are located in Columbia County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County, PA?
Columbia County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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