Best High Schools in Columbia, AL

Columbia, AL has 3 high schools with 1,133 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbia score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.

1. Ashford High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Houston County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students

2. Headland High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Henry County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 412 Students

3. Houston County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Houston County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 322 Students

Best Middle Schools in Columbia, AL

Columbia, AL has 2 middle schools with 869 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbia score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia greatly exceed expectations.

1. Headland Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 576 Students

2. Ashford Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Houston County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, AL

Columbia, AL has 3 elementary schools with 1,944 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbia score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia meet expectations.

1. Headland Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 858 Students

2. Webb Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students

3. Ashford Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, AL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Columbia, AL has a total population of 1,685 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbia, AL

3,946

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

8%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbia, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

11.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, AL.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

521 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

25 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia, AL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations