Columbia County School District, Florida

Columbia County School District is a unified school district in Columbia County, Florida, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 71,789 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 797 sq mi (2,065 km²) of land.

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Columbia County School District in Florida
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
71,789
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Columbia County
Land area
797 sq mi (2,065 km²)
Median household income
$59,205 ± $3,290
Median home value
$194,900 ± $13,582
Water area
3.94 sq mi (10.2 km²)
State
Florida
Census code (GEOID)
1200360
Coordinates (central point)
30.221657, -82.623374

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Columbia County School District, largest first

  1. Lake City (city)12,515 people
  2. Watertown (CDP)3,068 people
  3. Five Points (CDP)1,097 people
  4. Fort White (town)531 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Union County School District19 mi southeast
  2. Baker County School District20 mi east
  3. Suwannee County School District22 mi west
  4. Hamilton County School District27 mi northwest
  5. Gilchrist County School District37 mi south
  6. Echols County School District, Georgia38 mi northwest
  7. Alachua County School District41 mi southeast
  8. Clinch County School District, Georgia48 mi north

These share a boundary with Columbia County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Columbia County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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