Best Schools in Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA
Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,990 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Columbia Heghts meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA
The top high schools in Columbia Heghts, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington-liberty High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2715 Students
2. Wakefield High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2766 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA
The top middle schools in Columbia Heghts, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gunston Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1111 Students
2. Jefferson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1053 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA
The top elementary schools in Columbia Heghts, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alice West Fleet Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
2. Oakridge Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 674 Students
3. Hoffman-boston Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
4. Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
5. Metta Montessori School
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Metta Montessori School • Private • Grades KG - 2 • 23 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA has a total population of 5,472 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA
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 Heghts, Arlington, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA
How many schools are in Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA?
Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,990 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia Heghts perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Columbia Heghts score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Columbia Heghts meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia Heghts?
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: 68%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations