Best Schools in Columbia, KY
Columbia, KY has a total of 17 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 9,444 students attend Columbia, KY schools. On average, schools in Columbia score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbia, KY
Columbia, KY has 6 high schools with 3,539 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 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.
1. Casey County High School
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Casey County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
2. Russell County High School
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Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 832 Students
3. Green County High School
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Green County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
4. Taylor County High School
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Taylor County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 817 Students
5. Adair Learning Academy
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Adair County • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 26 Students
6. Adair County High School
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Adair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, KY
Columbia, KY has 5 middle schools with 2,766 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 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia meet expectations.
1. Green County Middle School
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Green County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
2. Russell County Middle School
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Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
3. Taylor County Middle School
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Taylor County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
4. Casey County Middle School
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Casey County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
5. Adair County Middle School
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Adair County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, KY
Columbia, KY has 6 elementary schools with 3,139 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 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia meet expectations.
1. Walnut Hill Elementary School
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Casey County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
2. Green County Intermediate School
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Green County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 346 Students
3. Taylor County Elementary School
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Taylor County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 567 Students
4. Russell Springs Elementary School
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Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
5. Adair County Elementary School
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Adair County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 560 Students
6. Adair County Primary Center
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Adair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 647 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia, KY has a total population of 13,975 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia, KY
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, KY.
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
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