Top Rankings
Columbia Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 990 students in Columbia Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Columbia Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
990 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Columbia Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
17 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
830 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
84%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
64
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
80
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,838 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,904 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,838
$17,222
Spending / Student
$13,904
$17,170
Best Columbia Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copopa Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13644 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5020
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5020
Grades: PK-4
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14168 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5001
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13646 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5741
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5741
Grades: 5-8
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia Local School District?
Columbia Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 990 students.
What is the rank of Columbia Local School District?
Columbia Local School District is ranked #129 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia Local School District?
84% of Columbia Local School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia Local School District?
Columbia Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Columbia Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,904 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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