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Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District

520 S 16th St
West Columbia, TX 77486-0158
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,954 students in Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
2,954 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District, which is ranked #704 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#704 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
44%
46%
51%
44%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
33%
53%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
57%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,674 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,929 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,674
$13,398
Spending / Student
$13,929
$14,129

Best Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 S Gray
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
Gr: K-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Barrow Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
112 Gaines
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Gr: 1-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
West Brazos J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Roustabout Dr
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Columbia High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
521 S 16th St
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Wild Peach Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3311 County Rd 353
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Brazoria Co J J A E P
Alternative School
521 S 16th St
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
Gr: 9 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District?
Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,954 students.
What is the rank of Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District?
Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District is ranked #704 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District?
57% of Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District?
Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,929 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,954 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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