For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,622 students in Columbia, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Columbia, KY are Adair Learning Academy, Adair County Middle School and Adair County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Columbia, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adair Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Grades: 5-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Adair County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
322 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-5308
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-5308
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Adair County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
870 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0077
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0077
Grades: 3-5
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Adair County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
526 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2751
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adair County Primary Center
Magnet School
158 Col. Casey Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Grades: PK-2
| 647 students
Columbia, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
202 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Grades: 3-5
| 366 students
7445 Liberty Rd
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
44 Weed-sparksville Road
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbia, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Columbia, KY include Adair Learning Academy, Adair County Middle School and Adair County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia?
5 public schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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