For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 425 students in Columbia, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Columbia, LA is Caldwell Parish High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Columbia, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Caldwell Parish High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Parish High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
163 Spartan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinehill Alternative High School
Special Education School
132 Hwy 850
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-6097
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-6097
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Columbia, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia, LA include Caldwell Parish High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia?
2 public high schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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