Best Schools in Columbia County, GA
Columbia County, GA has 41 public schools (6 high, 9 middle, 21 elementary) serving 33,601 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Columbia County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia County, GA
The top high schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenbrier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
2. Lakeside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
3. Evans High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1887 Students
4. Grovetown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2236 Students
5. Harlem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1223 Students
6. Academy Of Richmond County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia County, GA
The top middle schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenbrier Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
2. Riverside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
3. Stallings Island Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 690 Students
4. Lakeside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
5. Evans Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 980 Students
6. Columbia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 993 Students
7. Harlem Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 981 Students
8. Grovetown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1080 Students
9. Langford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia County, GA
The top elementary schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
2. Parkway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 756 Students
3. Greenbrier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students
4. Stevens Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 839 Students
5. Riverside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students
6. North Columbia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
7. Lewiston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 892 Students
8. Baker Place Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students
9. Blue Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
10. Evans Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 840 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia County, GA has a total population of 156,010 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia County, GA
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, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia County, GA.
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, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia County, GA
How many schools are in Columbia County, GA?
Columbia County, GA has 41 public schools: 6 high schools, 9 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 33,601 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Columbia County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Columbia County greatly 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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- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Columbia County
5 places in Columbia County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (1)
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