Columbia School District
School District · Columbia, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,423
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,423
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Columbia School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Columbia School District 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.
Columbia Elementary School
Columbia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Columbia High School
Columbia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson Middle School
Columbia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#79 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,423
$189 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,630 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
The short answer
Columbia School District ranks #79 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Columbia School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Columbia Elementary School (8.5/10), Columbia High School (6.3/10), and Jefferson Middle School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Columbia School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Columbia School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Columbia High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Jefferson Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Columbia Primary School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Columbia School District
Columbia School District is a Columbia, Mississippi school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,630 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $12,423 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Columbia School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbia Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Columbia School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.2% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Columbia School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Columbia School District with test data.
Schools in Columbia School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Columbia
- Total Enrollment
- 1,630
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbia School District?
Columbia School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Columbia School District?
The average composite rating for Columbia School District is 6.1/10. 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 School District?
Columbia School District spends $12,423 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Columbia School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Columbia School District is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Columbia School District?
Columbia Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Columbia School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Columbia School District?
Across schools in Columbia School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Columbia School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Columbia School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi 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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