Best High Schools in Columbia, LA

Columbia, LA has 5 high schools with 3,132 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 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.

1. West Ouachita High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1080 Students

2. Mangham High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Richland Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students

3. Caldwell Parish High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caldwell Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 441 Students

4. Franklin Parish High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students

5. Richwood High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 506 Students

Best Middle Schools in Columbia, LA

Columbia, LA has 5 middle schools with 1,459 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 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.

1. Mangham Junior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 211 Students

2. Caldwell Parish Junior High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caldwell Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 362 Students

3. Richwood Junior High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, LA

Columbia, LA has 5 elementary schools with 1,553 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 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia meet expectations.

1. Pinecrest Elementary/middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 187 Students

2. Columbia Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell Parish • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 247 Students

3. Mangham Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students

4. Grayson Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caldwell Parish • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students

5. Union Central Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caldwell Parish • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 160 Students

6. Fort Necessity School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Franklin Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 321 Students

7. Robinson Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, LA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Columbia, LA has a total population of 3,137 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbia, LA

6,144

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbia, LA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

40.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

8.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

32.07 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, LA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,209 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

20 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Columbia, LA

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  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clarks, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Copenhagen, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hebert, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Blankston, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mason, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Vixen, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Liddieville, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations