Columbia School District

The Columbia School District in Mississippi consists of 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population with a high level of economic need, as evidenced by the 100% free/reduced lunch rate across all schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Columbia Elementary School has consistently ranked highly, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive test scores, with 70.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 69.1% proficient or better in Mathematics. Meanwhile, Jefferson Middle School has maintained a 3-star rating and shown strong performance in Mathematics, with over 50% of students proficient or better across all grade levels.

While the district's schools generally perform well in Mathematics, there is room for improvement in English Language Arts, particularly at the high school level, where only 34.7% of students at Columbia High School were proficient or better in English II, compared to the state average of 46.2%. Additionally, the variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests that resources may not be evenly distributed, which could be an area for the district to address to ensure equitable support for all students.