Best Schools in Columbia, MO
Columbia, MO has a total of 68 schools including 15 high schools, 12 middle schools and 38 elementary schools. A total of 27,673 students attend Columbia, MO schools. On average, schools in Columbia score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbia, MO
Columbia, MO has 15 high schools with 9,202 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 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.
1. Rock Bridge Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2032 Students
2. Centralia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students
3. Hallsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hallsville R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
4. Southern Boone High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Boone Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
5. David H. Hickman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2044 Students
6. North Callaway High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Callaway Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
7. Fulton Sr. High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fulton 58 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 678 Students
8. Muriel W. Battle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1581 Students
9. Harrisburg High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, MO
Columbia, MO has 12 middle schools with 5,946 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 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia meet expectations.
1. John Warner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
2. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
3. Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
4. Hallsville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hallsville R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
5. Chester Boren Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students
6. Smithton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
7. Southern Boone Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Southern Boone Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 629 Students
8. Fulton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton 58 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
9. Harrisburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
10. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, MO
Columbia, MO has 38 elementary schools with 12,295 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 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.
1. Mill Creek Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
2. Beulah Ralph Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 678 Students
3. Midway Heights Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
4. Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students
5. Rock Bridge Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
6. Centralia Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 305 Students
7. Bartley Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton 58 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 237 Students
8. John Ridgeway Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 227 Students
9. Fairview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
10. Harrisburg Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia, MO has a total population of 154,986 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia, MO
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, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, MO.
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, MO Internet Health Assessment.
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