For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,818 students in Columbia, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia, TN are Spring Hill High School, Virtual Academy Of Maury County and Columbia Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Columbia, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spring Hill High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Hill High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Raider Ln
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-2207
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-2207
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Virtual Academy Of Maury County
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Bridge St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-1468
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-1468
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Columbia Central High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
921 Lion Pkwy
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-2222
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,409 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Bridge St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-1134
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 486-1134
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Columbia, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 West 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4418
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4418
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia, TN include Spring Hill High School, Virtual Academy Of Maury County and Columbia Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia?
4 public high schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbia include: Columbia Central High School vs. Spring Hill High School, Spring Hill High School vs. Columbia Central High School
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