Columbia High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Georgia 30032 · DeKalb County
#403 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#16454 of 16,910 nationally
About Columbia High School
Columbia High School is a public high located in Decatur, in the DeKalb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 877 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 403rd of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 877.
There are 42 schools in Decatur; Columbia High School ranks 40th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7%
- Reading proficiency (30%)15%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
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
- 877
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7%
- 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).
Snapfinger Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 558 m away
Columbia Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students · 1.1 km away
Peachcrest Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students · 2.2 km away
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 4–8
273 students · 2.2 km away
Towers High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
876 students · 2.5 km away
Toney Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
207 students · 2.6 km away
Canby Lane Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 2.9 km away
PEACE Academy Charter School
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
241 students · 3.1 km away
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
537 students · 3.1 km away
Kelley Lake Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Towers High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
876 students
Butler High School
Augusta · Public high · Grades 9–12
878 students
Gordon Central High School
Calhoun · Public high · Grades 9–12
875 students
Dawson County High School
Dawsonville · Public high · Grades 10–12
880 students
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
Fitzgerald · Public high · Grades 9–12
870 students
Temple High School
Temple · Public high · Grades 9–12
868 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia High School a good school?
Columbia High School has a Success Index (US) of 11.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #403 of 431 in Georgia. 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 Georgia?
Columbia High School ranks #403 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #16454 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbia High School?
Columbia High School had 877 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.