For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,611 students in Columbia County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, PA are Central Columbia Middle School, Southern Columbia Middle School and Millville Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Southern Columbia Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3400
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Millville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 School House Lane
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Benton Area Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Gr: 7-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Bloomsburg Area Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Railroad St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-9100
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-9100
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Berwick Area Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Evergreen Drive
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Gr: 5-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1401 N Market St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6430
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6430
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
845 Orange St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6422
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6422
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Susq-cyber Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
240 Market Street, Suite 15
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 245-0252
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 245-0252
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, PA include Central Columbia Middle School, Southern Columbia Middle School and Millville Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia County?
6 public middle schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Columbia County include: Bloomsburg Area Middle School vs. Central Columbia Middle School, Central Columbia Middle School vs. Bloomsburg Area Middle School
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