- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, TN
Columbia Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470276000964
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Central High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,401
- students enrolled
Columbia Central High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Central High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Columbia, TN.
School address
District: Maury County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470276000964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Columbia Central High School held near 1,409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.8 → 82.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-65 students YoY 470276000964 · Columbia, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,401 enr · 19.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitthorne Middle School (951 students)
Columbia Central High School held near 1,409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.8 → 82.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Columbia Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia Central High School
1,401 students
- Whitthorne Mid
Whitthorne Middle School
951 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High School
907 students
- Culleoka Unit
Culleoka Unit School
868 students
- Battle Creek M
Battle Creek Middle School
750 students
- Battle Creek E
Battle Creek Elementary School
682 students
What this shows Columbia Central High School reports 1,401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Central High School compares
Columbia Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,401
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
257
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
African American 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Columbia Central High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maury County reports $11,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitthorne Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Culleoka Unit School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Battle Creek Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Battle Creek Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Columbia
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Central High School
How many students attend Columbia Central High School?
Columbia Central High School has 1,401 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,474 (2022-23) → 1,409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Central High School is 19.5:1, which is 27% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Central High School is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Columbia, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Central High School?
Columbia Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia Central High School rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Central High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Columbia, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Maury County?
Besides Columbia Central High School, Maury County also operates Whitthorne Middle School (951 students), Spring Hill High School (907 students), and Culleoka Unit School (868 students). See the Maury County district page for the complete list.