Best Schools in Columbia County, WA
Columbia County, WA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,474 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Columbia County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia County, WA
The top high schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pomeroy Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pomeroy School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 145 Students
2. Prescott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 67 Students
3. Waitsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waitsburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
4. Dayton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 108 Students
5. Dayton School District Alternative Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia County, WA
The top middle schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Preston Hall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waitsburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 76 Students
2. Dayton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
3. Prescott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia County, WA
The top elementary schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waitsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waitsburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students
2. Pomeroy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pomeroy School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
3. Prescott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 125 Students
4. Starbuck School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starbuck School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 20 Students
5. Dayton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 193 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia County, WA has a total population of 3,952 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia County, WA
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, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia County, WA.
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, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia County, WA
How many schools are in Columbia County, WA?
Columbia County, WA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,474 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Columbia County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Columbia County don't meet 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: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Columbia County
2 places in Columbia County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Dayton School District (4 schools)