For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,743 students in Columbia County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, FL are Belmont Academy, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program and Fort White High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Columbia County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort White High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1476 Sw Walter Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Grades: PK-12
| 823 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
372 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8020
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8020
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Fort White High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17828 Sw State Road 47
Fort White, FL 32038
(386) 319-7272
Fort White, FL 32038
(386) 319-7272
Grades: 6-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
469 Se Fighting Tiger Dr
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8080
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,727 students
Rank: #55.
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
372 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8053
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8053
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students
Rank: #66.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Nw Labonte Ln
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8296
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8296
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
372 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(352) 758-4935
Lake City, FL 32055
(352) 758-4935
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0372 W Duval Street
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-800
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-800
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
519 E. Washington St.
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 755-8849
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 755-8849
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
102 Se Academic Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-4935
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-4935
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Residential Services Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
444 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
7443 Us Hwy 90 W
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 965-9256
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 965-9256
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Test121 School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Lake City, FL 85967
(905) 263-8744
Lake City, FL 85967
(905) 263-8744
Grades: PK-7
| 112 students
217 Ne Kingston Ln
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 438-5786
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 438-5786
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
409 Sw Saint Johns St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8190
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8190
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, FL include Belmont Academy, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program and Fort White High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County?
7 public high schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbia County include: Columbia High School vs. Fort White High School, Fort White High School vs. Columbia High School, Pathways Academy vs. Columbia High School
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