Serving 985 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 985 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbia High School's student population of 985 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
985 students
![This chart displays total students of Columbia High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Columbia High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-qEby2k.png)
Gender %
![This chart displays gender of Columbia High School This chart displays gender of Columbia High School](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-G7yovk.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Columbia High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Columbia High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-bcJ0fD8.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Columbia High School by grade. This chart displays the students of Columbia High School by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-blYL7bG.png)
School Rankings
Columbia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1923 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Columbia High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Columbia High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-lpGhLc.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-MLwGnv.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-jx1sFb.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-b0lwjQ4.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Columbia High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Columbia High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-b0Mh1nz.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Columbia High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Columbia High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-ZcfhgA.png)
Hispanic
3%
18%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Columbia High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Columbia High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-dHuY6r.png)
Black
94%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Columbia High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Columbia High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-b0Mh1qh.png)
White
1%
37%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Columbia High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Columbia High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-bg0Len8.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-MfyHjT.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Columbia High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Columbia High School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-b0Mh1ri.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-CQdpOv.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Columbia High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Columbia High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-bir084H.png)
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Columbia High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Columbia High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-bhyPmVp.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-qEby3S.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Columbia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/21000/20830/columbia-high-school-chart-lgaVCU.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High School's ranking?
Columbia High School is ranked #1923 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Columbia High School often compared to?
Columbia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Towers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 77%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
985 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Columbia High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia High School offer ?
Columbia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbia High School part of?
Columbia High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Reviews
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This is a school with poor leadership. Please avoid it if you care about your children. Educators have to care, the majority of Columbia's Staff dose not reflect that. This is my opinion, it counts because I am a Parent, and Taxpayer.
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