A+
Central Columbia School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 7 towns
Serves Scott, Mifflin, South Centre, North Centre, Mount Pleasant, Orange and Orangeville.
Students
1,893
Schools
3
Spent per student
$17,507
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
14:1
Debt
$38.4M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Central Columbia School District
- School Grade A+: better than 95% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 21 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 10 pts above the state
- Spends 20% less per student than the PA average
- 14 students per teacher
- Debt of $38.4M, about $20,288 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Iola.
K–6Millville Area Elementary SchoolMillville Area School District
7–12Millville Area JSHSMillville Area School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency58%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,507 per student · 20% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 35%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 57%State 39%Federal 3%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,887’20
1,900’21
1,908’22
1,940’23
1,893’24
About steady.
Students
White 89%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 4%Asian 2%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.