How do these districts compare?
| Metric | COLUMBIA | PALM BEACH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LAKE CITY, Florida | WEST PALM BEACH, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 9,887 | 188,843 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | 230 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | COLUMBIA | PALM BEACH |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,370 | $14,596 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.9% | 15.3% |
| State Revenue | 52.5% | 21.7% |
| Local Revenue | 20.7% | 63.0% |
COLUMBIA
Federal State Local
PALM BEACH
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | COLUMBIA | PALM BEACH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.8% | 24.2% |
| African American | 24.9% | 33.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% | 36.3% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.6% | 54.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | COLUMBIA | PALM BEACH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 37 | 356 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 30 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 513:1 | 496.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.0% | 31.1% |
School Types
COLUMBIA
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
PALM BEACH
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 48
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.