For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 857 students in Columbia, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia, KY are Adair Learning Academy and Adair County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Columbia, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adair County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Columbia, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adair Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Adair County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
526 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2751
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Columbia, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
202 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Grades: 3-5
| 366 students
7445 Liberty Rd
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
44 Weed-sparksville Road
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia, KY include Adair Learning Academy and Adair County 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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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