Best Public Schools in Columbia, KY

Summary:

The city of Columbia, Kentucky is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in the Adair County district demonstrate a range of performance, with Adair County Middle School standing out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 204 out of 324 Kentucky middle schools and having the highest proficiency rates in mathematics.

The schools in the district serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 63.21% at Adair County High School to 71.79% at Adair County Elementary School. This suggests the district may need to allocate additional resources and support to address the needs of these students. The district's per-student spending, which ranges from $11,071 at Adair County Middle School to $12,590 at Adair County Primary Center, indicates a commitment to investing in its schools.

The district's alternative high school, Adair Learning Academy, stands out with its small enrollment of 26 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 5.2, suggesting it may serve a different student population compared to the other schools in the district. Further analysis of this school's practices and outcomes could provide insights into effective strategies for supporting at-risk or alternative learners.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)							KSA Reading (2024)							KSA Science (2024)		KSA Writing (2024)			KSA Social Studies (2024)			KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)			ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Adair County High School	Public	9-12	526 Indian Dr	Columbia	42728	Adair County	Adair County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 384-2751	791	51	15.4	63.2%	681 (86.1%)	16 (2.0%)	48 (6.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.3%)	45.1	152^nd of 290 public high schools	47.6%		46.3	147^th of 276 public high schools	46.7%	5							41.0							43.0					46.0			31.0			38.0	33.0	22.0	38.0	$13,553	$925	$99	$1,024	$8,588	$1,938	$10,526
Adair County Middle School	Public	6-8	322 General John Adair Dr	Columbia	42728	Adair County	Adair County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 384-5308	598	41	14.7	68.7%	522 (87.3%)	12 (2.0%)	30 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)	37.8	204^th of 324 public middle schools	37.0%		42.7	179^th of 327 public middle schools	45.3%	25				54.0	33.0	40.0					45.0	57.0	31.0			13.0		31.0			33.0			34.0					$10,081	$1,030	$67	$1,098	$7,810	$1,031	$8,842
Adair County Elementary School	Public	3-5	870 Indian Dr	Columbia	42728	Adair County	Adair County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 384-0077	560	39	14.3	71.8%	486 (86.8%)	8 (1.4%)	34 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)	41.9	401^st of 685 public elementary schools	41.5%		26.2	526^th of 687 public elementary schools	23.4%	125	37.0	38.0	44.0					45.0	57.0	43.0					34.0		18.0			38.0			43.0						$12,031	$1,632	$186	$1,818	$9,582	$1,364	$10,945
Adair County Primary Center	Public	PK, KG-2	158 Col. Casey Dr	Columbia	42728	Adair County	Adair County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 384-3367	647	46	13.9	70.5%	556 (85.9%)	11 (1.7%)	40 (6.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.1%)								(n/a)																													$13,623	$2,078	$175	$2,253	$10,895	$1,371	$12,267
Adair Learning Academy	Public	5-12	401 Appleby Dr	Columbia	42728	Adair County	Adair County	No	No	No	No	(270) 384-0811	26	5	5.2	11.5%	9 (34.6%)	16 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)								(n/a)														21.0

Cities Near Columbia

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Russell Springs	11.84 mi	5	85^th
Jamestown	14.96 mi	1	200^th
Greensburg	15.43 mi	6	111^th
Campbellsville	16.51 mi	10	195^th
Edmonton	21.03 mi	3	274^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.