Serving 1,474 students in grades 9-12, Columbia Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Columbia Central High School's student population of 1,474 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Central High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1558 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
29%
21%
White
49%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Central High School's ranking?
Columbia Central High School is ranked #1558 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Columbia Central High School often compared to?
Columbia Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia Central High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia Central High School is 84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Columbia Central High School?
1,474 students attend Columbia Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Columbia Central High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Central High School?
Columbia Central High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbia Central High School offer ?
Columbia Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Central High School part of?
Columbia Central High School is part of Maury County School District.
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