Columbia Central High School

www.columbiacentralhigh.com

1,474 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbia Central High School, located in Columbia, Tennessee, serves as a cornerstone of the Maury County Public School system. As the city’s primary public high school, it fosters a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, honors programs, and career-technical education pathways. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing a culture of school spirit and civic engagement, often reflected in its active student organizations and traditions.

Beyond academics, Columbia Central is well-known for its robust extracurricular programs, including a competitive athletics department, performing arts, and various service-oriented clubs. The school’s mission centers on empowering its diverse student body to become responsible, productive citizens by providing a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal and intellectual growth. Through its focus on "Lion Pride," the school maintains a strong connection to its alumni and the surrounding community, positioning itself as a vital institution for secondary education in Middle Tennessee.

1,474

Total Students

72.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	723
Hispanic	283
Black	425
Asian	14
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
723 (49.1 %)
Black
425 (28.8 %)
Hispanic
283 (19.2 %)
Two or More
22 (1.5 %)
Asian
14 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Maury County
Phone:	(931)381-2222
Website:	http://www.columbiacentralhigh.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 472

Grade 10 421

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 283