Columbia High School is a 4A High School located in Columbia, Mississippi, United States. The principal is L.V. McNeal. It is in Columbia School District. It is a Mississippi Landmark.
Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbia High School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1937
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Columbia High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
48%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High School's ranking?
Columbia High School is ranked #224 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Columbia High School often compared to?
Columbia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Marion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
471 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Columbia High School students are White, 48% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia High School offer ?
Columbia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbia High School part of?
Columbia High School is part of Columbia School District.
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