Columbia School District

The Columbia School District is located in Columbia, MS and includes 4 schools that serve 1,895 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Columbia School District spends $7,232 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Columbia School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Columbia School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Columbia School District, 18% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.