Best Schools in Columbia, AL
Columbia, AL has a total of 8 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 3,946 students attend Columbia, AL schools. On average, schools in Columbia score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbia meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
2. Headland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 412 Students
3. Houston County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 576 Students
2. Ashford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 858 Students
2. Webb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students
3. Ashford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
11.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia, AL Internet Health Assessment.
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