Best Schools in Columbia County, AR
Columbia County, AR has 15 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,394 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Columbia County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia County, AR
The top high schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
2. Emerson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
3. Smackover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smackover School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
4. Magnolia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 780 Students
5. Lafayette County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia County, AR
The top middle schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norphlet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smackover School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
2. Magnolia Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia County, AR
The top elementary schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emerson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 159 Students
2. Taylor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 322 Students
3. Smackover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smackover School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 545 Students
4. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 538 Students
5. Lafayette County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 264 Students
6. East Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 629 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia County, AR has a total population of 22,801 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia County, AR
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 County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia County, AR.
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 County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia County, AR
How many schools are in Columbia County, AR?
Columbia County, AR has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,394 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Columbia County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Columbia County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia County?
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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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Columbia County
3 places in Columbia County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District (6 schools)
- Magnolia School District (5 schools)