Columbia High School
#333 of 576 high schools in Florida
#9198 of 16,910 nationally
About Columbia High School
Columbia High School is a public high located in Lake City, in the Columbia school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,711 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 333rd of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,711.
There are 11 schools in Lake City; Columbia High School ranks 9th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Columbia High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbia High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Summers Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 2.8 km away
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
455 students · 3.8 km away
Lake City Middle School
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
809 students · 3.8 km away
Melrose Park Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students · 4.3 km away
Eastside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students · 5.0 km away
Westside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students · 6.1 km away
Five Points Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 7.8 km away
Belmont Academy
Lake City · Charter other · Grades PK–12
828 students · 9.3 km away
Columbia City Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 9.5 km away
Pinemount Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Hollywood Hills High School
Hollywood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students
Hialeah Senior High School
Hialeah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students
Gulf Coast High School
Naples · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,714 students
Osceola Fundamental High
Seminole · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,706 students
Deltona High School
Deltona · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,716 students
Northeast High School
Oakland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,717 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia High School a good school?
Columbia High School has a Success Index (US) of 46.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #333 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Columbia High School rank in Florida?
Columbia High School ranks #333 of 576 high schools in Florida and #9198 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbia High School?
Columbia High School had 1,711 students in 2025.
Is Columbia High School a elementary school or a high school?
Columbia High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbia High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Columbia High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.