Columbia County Public Schools
Columbia County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
19
public schools
Total Enrollment
9,887
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Columbia County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Florida; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Columbia County has one district entry in this county file: COLUMBIA. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. LAKE CITY has the most listed schools, with 17 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 9 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Columbia County
Reported Enrollment
9,887
19 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Columbia County
COLUMBIA
19 Public Schools in Columbia County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32025Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,737 |
| FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | COLUMBIA | FORT WHITE, 32038Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 1,158 |
| LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32025Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 970 |
| BELMONT ACADEMY | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32024Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Charter | 759 |
| WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32024Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 696 |
| FORT WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA | FORT WHITE, 32038Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 681 |
| EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32025Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 631 |
| COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32024Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 615 |
| SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32025Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 517 |
| PINEMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32024Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 486 |
| RICHARDSON SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32025Town: Distant | 6 | Middle | 450 |
| FIVE POINTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32055Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 400 |
| MELROSE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32025Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 398 |
| NIBLACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32055Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 282 |
| PATHWAYS ACADEMY | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32055Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 87 |
| COLUMBIA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32055Town: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 16 |
| PREK ESE | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32055Town: Distant | PK | Special Education | 4 |
| COLUMBIA VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32055Town: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 0 |
| COLUMBIA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Listed only | COLUMBIA | LAKE CITY, 32055Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32025 / Town: Distant
FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
FORT WHITE, 32038 / Rural: Distant
LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32025 / Town: Distant
BELMONT ACADEMY
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32024 / Rural: Distant
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32024 / Town: Distant
FORT WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
FORT WHITE, 32038 / Rural: Distant
EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32025 / Town: Distant
COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32024 / Rural: Distant
SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32025 / Town: Distant
PINEMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32024 / Rural: Fringe
RICHARDSON SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32025 / Town: Distant
FIVE POINTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32055 / Town: Distant
MELROSE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32025 / Town: Distant
NIBLACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32055 / Town: Distant
PATHWAYS ACADEMY
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32055 / Rural: Fringe
COLUMBIA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32055 / Town: Distant
PREK ESE
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32055 / Town: Distant
COLUMBIA VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32055 / Town: Distant
COLUMBIA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
COLUMBIA
LAKE CITY, 32055 / Town: Distant
Columbia County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Columbia County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Florida. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Columbia County public school directory?
The directory lists 19 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Columbia County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Columbia County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Columbia County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Columbia County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Columbia County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.