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COLUMBIA

Florida · Public School District
19
Schools
9,887
Students
$11,370
Per-Pupil Spend
-21% nat'l
60.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
87.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

COLUMBIA is a public school district in Florida serving 9,887 students across 19 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 87.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,370 is below the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08970
RICHARDSON SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY06–06450
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BELMONT ACADEMYCharterPK–12759
COLUMBIA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMKG–120
PATHWAYS ACADEMYKG–1287
PREK ESEPK–PK4
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,370-21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
21%
State
52.5%
Local (property tax)
20.7%
Federal
26.9%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (21%), with notable federal support (27%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
9,887
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.4%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,370, spending is 21% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
27% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in COLUMBIA?
COLUMBIA has 19 public schools, serving a total of 9,887 students.
What is the graduation rate for COLUMBIA?
The graduation rate is 87.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does COLUMBIA spend per student?
COLUMBIA spends $11,370 per pupil — 21% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in COLUMBIA?
61% of students in COLUMBIA qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in COLUMBIA?
Yes — 1 of the 19 schools in COLUMBIA is a charter school.
What grade levels does COLUMBIA serve?
COLUMBIA serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for COLUMBIA?
The median opportunity score across schools in COLUMBIA is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.