Summary:
Columbia Central High School is a public high school serving 1,474 students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, Tennessee. The school is part of the Maury County School District, which is ranked 95 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite its diverse student population, with 49.05% White, 28.83% African American, and 19.2% Hispanic students, Columbia Central High School consistently ranks in the bottom third of Tennessee high schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below state and county averages across various subject areas, such as Biology I, US History, English I, and Algebra II. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 10% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in Biology I, compared to 36.5% statewide and 29.8% in Maury County. The school's low performance is particularly concerning for African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, who rank in the bottom 25% of Tennessee high schools for these subgroups.
The relatively low per-student spending of $8,675 and higher student-teacher ratio of 20.2 at Columbia Central High School, compared to nearby schools like Mt. Pleasant High School ($10,831 per student, 12.5 student-teacher ratio) and Spring Hill High School ($8,845 per student, 18 student-teacher ratio), may be contributing factors to the school's academic challenges. The persistent underperformance and equity concerns at Columbia Central High School suggest the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement, with a focus on addressing the unique needs of the school's diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Maury County
SchoolDigger Rank:
344th of 392 Tennessee High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,875
Feeder schools for Columbia Central High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 20.2
Number of students: 1,474
Racial breakdown:
White:
49.1%
African American:
28.8%
Hispanic:
19.2%
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Two or more races:
1.5%
Asian:
0.9%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.1%
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