Columbia School District
School District · Lake City, Florida
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,472
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,472
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#34 of 70
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,472
$1,289 vs Florida median
District size
9,785 students
Smaller than Florida median
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 6.4/10, Columbia demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Niblack Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Columbia students show an average math proficiency of 58.5% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.
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 6.4/10. 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?
Niblack 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 58.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. 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 6.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in FL
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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