For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,139 students in Columbia County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia County, PA are Southern Columbia High School, Central Columbia Sr. High School and Bloomsburg Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Columbia County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Columbia Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Columbia High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
812 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3450
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Central Columbia Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2833
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2833
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bloomsburg Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Railroad St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-6100
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Millville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 School House Lane
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Benton Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5050 Sweppenheiser Drive
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-8040
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-8040
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Berwick Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Fowler Ave
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Columbia County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia County, PA include Southern Columbia High School, Central Columbia Sr. High School and Bloomsburg Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County?
7 public high schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbia County include: Central Columbia Sr. High School vs. Bloomsburg Area High School, Bloomsburg Area High School vs. Central Columbia Sr. High School, Southern Columbia High School vs. Bloomsburg Area High School
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