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Best Schools in Columbia City, IN
Columbia City, IN has 23 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 13,150 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Columbia City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia City, IN
The top high schools in Columbia City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carroll High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Allen County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2554 Students
2. Whitko Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitko Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 541 Students
3. Columbia City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students
4. Churubusco Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith-green Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 647 Students
5. West Noble High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Noble School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 697 Students
6. Central Noble Junior Senior Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Noble Com School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 654 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia City, IN
The top middle schools in Columbia City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carroll Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Allen County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
2. Indian Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 834 Students
3. West Noble Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Noble School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 671 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia City, IN
The top elementary schools in Columbia City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arcola School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Allen County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 216 Students
2. Churubusco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith-green Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
3. Northern Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
4. South Whitley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitko Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 289 Students
5. Little Turtle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 604 Students
6. Coesse School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
7. Central Noble Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Noble Com School Corp • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 247 Students
8. Pierceton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitko Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 386 Students
9. West Noble Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Noble School Corporation • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 480 Students
10. Mary Raber Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 251 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia City, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia City, IN has a total population of 20,149 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia City, IN
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 City, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia City, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia City, IN.
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 City, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia City, IN
How many schools are in Columbia City, IN?
Columbia City, IN has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 13,150 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia City perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Columbia City score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Columbia City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Columbia City
6 of 6 schools in Columbia City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 2D: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Columbia City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.