COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 613 Wildcat Way in Columbia, Mississippi, the Columbia School District serves as a primary educational anchor for its surrounding community. Classified as an active, traditional public school system operating within a distant town setting, the district manages four instructional facilities offering a continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Currently educating 1,639 students, the district reflects a diverse student body comprising 816 White students, 711 Black students, 60 students of two or more races, and 40 Hispanic students, alongside Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners.

To support its student body, the Columbia School District maintains a strong personnel presence dedicated to instruction, mentorship, and operational excellence. The workforce includes 252 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 33 instructional aides and roughly 240 support staff, bringing the total district team to over 525 full-time equivalent personnel. This well-resourced educator framework allows for small class sizes and personalized academic interventions across all grade levels. Families and researchers interested in exploring district programs, enrollment procedures, or school initiatives can connect through the district's official website at columbiaschools.org or contact the main office at (601) 736-2366.
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Total Schools
1,639
Total Students
252.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White816
Hispanic40
Black711
Asian10
Two or More60
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    816 (49.8%)
  • Black
    711 (43.4%)
  • Two or More
    60 (3.7%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,639*
Teachers (FTE):252.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5
Schools in COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 4 Schools