Best Schools in Columbia, IA
Columbia, IA has a total of 10 schools including 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 2,828 students attend Columbia, IA schools. On average, schools in Columbia score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbia meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbia, IA
Columbia, IA has 4 high schools with 1,201 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbia score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia meet expectations.
1. Chariton High School
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Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
2. Knoxville High School
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Knoxville Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
3. Melcher-dallas High School
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Melcher-dallas Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students
4. Twin Cedars Jr-sr High School
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Twin Cedars Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, IA
Columbia, IA has 2 middle schools with 653 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbia score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia greatly exceed expectations.
1. Chariton Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
2. Knoxville Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Knoxville Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, IA
Columbia, IA has 4 elementary schools with 974 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbia score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.
1. Northstar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Knoxville Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 341 Students
2. Twin Cedars Elementary School
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Twin Cedars Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 202 Students
3. Melcher-dallas Elem
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Melcher-dallas Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
4. Van Allen Elementary School
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Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia, IA has a total population of 553 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia, IA
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, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, IA.
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, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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