Columbia, CT is a small town located in the Northeastern United States with a population of just over 6 thousand inhabitants. Education in Columbia is provided by the East Haddam School District which includes four schools; the Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School and High School, the East Haddam Elementary School, and the Moodus Elementary School. The Nathan Hale-Ray Middle and High Schools have received excellent ratings from GreatSchools and U.S. News & World Report for their academic excellence. In addition to providing an exemplary education, students in these schools participate in extracurricular clubs and activities such as athletics, music, theater, environmental studies, robotics, and more. Local education programs include after school care and services for those who need certain accommodations to succeed academically. All schools are equipped with up-to-date technology to ensure students are learning using modern methods. With top rated schools, plenty of educational opportunities outside of school hours, and technological advancements being made throughout the district; the educational system of Columbia is well established for current and future generations alike.
Columbia schools spend $24,744 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 12 pupils per teacher, 335 students per librarian, and 671 children per counselor.