Columbia School District
School District · Lake City, Florida
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,472
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,472
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Evaluating Columbia?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Columbia as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pinemount Elementary School
Lake City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Columbia City Elementary School
Lake City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Niblack Elementary School
Lake City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#21 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,472
$1,289 vs Florida median
District size
9,785 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Columbia ranks #21 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Columbia's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pinemount Elementary School (8.5/10), Columbia City Elementary School (8.4/10), and Niblack Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Columbia schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Columbia
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinemount Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Columbia City Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Niblack Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Westside Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Eastside Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Richardson Sixth Grade Academy | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Belmont Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Fort White High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Summers Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Five Points Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Columbia
Columbia is a Lake City, Florida school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 9,785 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. The district invests $10,472 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Columbia demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pinemount Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Columbia students show an average math proficiency of 57.7% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Columbia, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Columbia with test data.
Schools in Columbia
17 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Lake City
- Total Enrollment
- 9,785
- Teachers (FTE)
- 546
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbia?
Columbia has 17 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Columbia?
The average composite rating for Columbia is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Columbia?
Columbia spends $10,472 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Columbia?
The average student-teacher ratio in Columbia is 17.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Columbia?
Pinemount Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Columbia with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Columbia?
Across schools in Columbia with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Columbia compare to other districts in Florida?
Columbia has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
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Compare Columbia with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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