Columbia Central High School

Columbia Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
921 Lion Pky,  Columbia, TN
Maury County School District
3.5
2.2
1,409 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Vince Springer
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
540
Verbal
510
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
41.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
15.5%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
452:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
49.1%
Black
28.8%
Hispanic
19.2%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Middle Tennessee State University 208 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 193 Students
Columbia State Community College 139 Students
Belmont University 111 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 84 Students
Austin Peay State University 83 Students
Tennessee State University 70 Students
Tennessee Technological University 64 Students
Vanderbilt University 61 Students
University of Kentucky 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 68 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Biology 40 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Accounting 22 Students
Marketing 20 Students
Physical Therapy 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18 Students
Veterinary Sciences 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 150 Reviews
4.0 Junior
12/29/2023
The best part about being at Columbia central high school is being in all the clubs I am in. I get the opportunity to help for towards the school and the community. The worst part is probably having my mom class. This school has always struggled with finding a good math teacher. My friend who is also a junior has never had a math teacher her whole high school experience. The thing I would like to see change is probably having blocks over periods. At this moment we have periods. We don't have alot of time to finish our work. Let alone some test. I am in a AP class and I have never been able to finish my test or quiz in class due to the period schedule. This is why I think if we had block scheduling at our school. Students would get more interaction with the teachers. And be able to focus more instead of rushing the whole time.
4.0 Senior
10/3/2023
Great community and student events. A small, dedicated group of students and teachers do most of the representation and work around the school. Many students come from low income and dont preform well in the classroom, but overall I have been loved and supported at CHS.
4.0 Senior
9/29/2021
I have been at Columbia Central High School for three years and it has been a good high school experience. My first three years were great years at CHS, but so far my senior year has not been the best. It started with my school losing my principal and bringing a new principal into our school. The underclassmen are taking advantage of our new principle position by being very immature.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 4 Reviews
1.0 student
11/12/2024
this school sucks, i can confirm cause im a senior
5.0 other
2/21/2017
I graduated from Columbia Central High in 2009. While I was there I was able to take a course in Engineering Design using software that dominates the field today (SolidWorks). My math and science teachers have had an enormous impact on my life and gave me the tools I needed to continue on and get a...
2.0 student
8/27/2013
the maintance of the school is horrible. the teachers really dont care about your academics . Guidence Conseluers just put you in classes you dont want. and then dont go over class change policy enough. thats why the drop out rate is so high at this school. Bathrooms are in terrible condition. The w...
1.0 parent
10/8/2012
This school is so run down..needs a face-lift along with some faculty...can't wait for my child to be out of high school.

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Columbia Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, TN, in the Columbia neighborhood, and is served by the Maury County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 1,409 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Columbia Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $415,746. Discover additional schools in the area, like Horace O. Porter Alternative School, The Kings Daughters School-Cfa Campus, Columbia Academy - Columbia, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Columbia Central High School.

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