For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 191 students in Columbia, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Columbia, NC is Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Columbia, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 Main St
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-8161
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-8161
Gr: 9-13 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Columbia, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia, NC include Columbia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia?
1 public high schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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