For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 397 students in Columbia, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Columbia, PA is Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Columbia, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Columbia, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia, PA include Columbia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia?
1 public high schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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