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

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Casey County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students

2. Russell County High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 832 Students

3. Green County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Green County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students

4. Taylor County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Taylor County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 817 Students

5. Adair Learning Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adair County • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 26 Students

6. Adair County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Green County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students

2. Russell County Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students

3. Taylor County Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Taylor County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students

4. Casey County Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Casey County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students

5. Adair County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Casey County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students

2. Green County Intermediate School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Green County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 346 Students

3. Taylor County Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Taylor County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 567 Students

4. Russell Springs Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students

5. Adair County Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adair County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 560 Students

6. Adair County Primary Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

9,444

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

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

C-

18.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,106 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations