- Central Columbia SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Southern Columbia HS (301.5:1 vs. 189.5:1).
- Central Columbia SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Southern Columbia HS (140 vs. 39).
- Central Columbia SHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Southern Columbia HS (112 vs. 63).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Southern Columbia HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Central Columbia SHS (60 vs. 59).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Central Columbia SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Southern Columbia HS (140 vs. 92).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Central Columbia SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Southern Columbia HS (140 vs. 39).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Central Columbia SHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Southern Columbia HS (28 vs. 8).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Central Columbia SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Southern Columbia HS (301.5:1 vs. 189.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Central Columbia SHS
$16,095.71
Southern Columbia HS
$16,797.57
Local revenue share
Central Columbia SHS
60%
Southern Columbia HS
56.2%
State revenue share
Central Columbia SHS
36.5%
Southern Columbia HS
37.1%
Federal revenue share
Central Columbia SHS
3.5%
Southern Columbia HS
6.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central Columbia SHS
8.8%
Southern Columbia HS
13%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Columbia County
$61,992
Columbia County
$61,992
Poverty rate
Columbia County
15.7%
Columbia County
15.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia County
24.9%
Columbia County
24.9%
Unemployment rate
Columbia County
4.2%
Columbia County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.