| Index | Columbia | Kentucky | National |
| Average Test Scores | 48% | 48% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 7 | 1,157 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 298 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 130 | 7,963 |
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| Index | Columbia | Kentucky | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 71.0% | 81.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 62.6% | 77.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 42.9% | 51.3% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 25.5% | 30.5% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 16.2% | 22.7% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 6.7% | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.2% | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 7 public schools, 1 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Columbia. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Columbia, KY schools is 48%. The average student to teacher ratio is 13:1. In Columbia, KY, an average of 71.0% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 62.6% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Russell Springs, KY | 2,668 | 52% | 8.6% |
| Greensburg, KY | 2,275 | 51% | 5.2% |
| Jamestown, KY | 2,317 | 49% | 2.1% |
| Columbia, KY | 4,905 | 48% | 0.7% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Hummelstown, PA | 4,905 | 63% | 31.3% |
| Carthage, MS | 4,904 | 26% | 45.8% |
| Cheboygan, MI | 4,906 | 36% | 25.8% |
| East Harwich, MA | 4,903 | 52% | 8.9% |
| Elko New Market, MN | 4,901 | 67% | 38.5% |
| Columbia, KY | 4,905 | 48% | 0.7% |
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