For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 331 students in Columbia, LA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Columbia, LA is Caldwell Parish Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Trojan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinehill Alternative High School
Special Education School
132 Hwy 850
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-6097
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-6097
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia, LA include Caldwell Parish Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia?
2 public middle schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Key Questions
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Questions Every Parent Should Ask to support academic growth, social development, and 2026 classroom goals.
Prepare for Spring Tests Without Anxiety
Learn how to prepare for spring standardized tests without increasing anxiety using proven strategies for families and schools.
Why Public Schools Are Launching Marketing Campaigns in 2026
Discover why public schools are launching marketing campaigns in 2026 and how enrollment shifts, school choice, and funding pressures are driving change.