For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,439 students in Columbia, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia, TN are Spring Hill High School and Columbia Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Columbia, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spring Hill High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Hill High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Raider Ln
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-2207
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-2207
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Central High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
921 Lion Pkwy
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-2222
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,401 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Bridge St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-1134
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-1134
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Columbia, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 West 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4418
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4418
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Columbia, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia, TN include Spring Hill High School and Columbia Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia?
4 public high schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbia include: Spring Hill High School vs. Columbia Central High School, Columbia Central High School vs. Spring Hill High School
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