For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 336 students in Columbia, AL.
The top ranked public school in Columbia, AL is Houston County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Columbia, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Church St
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Columbia, AL 36319
(334) 696-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbia, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Columbia, AL include Houston County High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia?
1 public schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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