Best High Schools in Columbia, MS

Columbia, MS has 8 high schools with 3,080 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 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.

1. Sumrall High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 603 Students

2. West Marion High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 569 Students

3. Purvis High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students

4. Columbia High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students

5. East Marion High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students

6. Jdc High School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Davis Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students

Best Middle Schools in Columbia, MS

Columbia, MS has 5 middle schools with 1,620 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 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sumrall Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students

2. West Marion Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 259 Students

3. Jefferson Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students

4. Jdc Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Jefferson Davis Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 272 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, MS

Columbia, MS has 7 elementary schools with 3,029 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 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia exceed expectations.

1. Sumrall Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 903 Students

2. West Marion Primary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 352 Students

3. Columbia Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 338 Students

4. Baxterville School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 252 Students

5. Carver Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Davis Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students

6. J E Johnson Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Davis Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students

7. East Marion Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 394 Students

8. Columbia Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Columbia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 466 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, MS

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

Community Factors

Columbia, MS has a total population of 13,428 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbia, MS

7,729

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbia, MS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, MS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

737 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Columbia, MS

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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations