Below Average
#2008 of 2,268 schools in GA
Columbia High School
High School · Dekalb County · Decatur, GA
A Dekalb County high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2106 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
- Math 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbia High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbia High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,292
Median home value
$245,000
Median rent
$1,364/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenforest Mccalep Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Towers High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Dekalb School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 8–12 | 2.4 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Southwest Dekalb High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,207 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dekalb County
- Schools in district
- 131
- Rank in district
- #101 of 131
- District spending per student
- $15,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia High School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia High School
Columbia High School is a public high school in Decatur, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 909 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,008 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia High School
What grades does Columbia High School serve?
Columbia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has an enrollment of approximately 909 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia High School rank in GA?
Columbia High School ranks #2,008 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Columbia High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbia High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbia High School a charter school?
No, Columbia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia High School a Title I school?
No, Columbia High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia High School?
100.0% of students at Columbia High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 909
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.9%
- Phone
- (678) 874-0802
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30032)
- 42,812
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30032; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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