COLUMBIA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, a public high school in Maury County, Tennessee serving all students in Columbia in grades 9-12, was first accredited by the Southern Association of Secondary Schools in 1917 and has maintained that accreditation since that time. The student body of approximately 1300 comes from homes which reflect a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural, and occupational circumstances. A flexible, comprehensive program offers both exploration and in-depth study in the various curriculum areas.