Best Schools in Columbia, SD
Columbia, SD has a total of 12 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 1,362 students attend Columbia, SD schools. On average, schools in Columbia score 42% 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 exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbia, SD
Columbia, SD has 4 high schools with 374 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 35% 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. Groton Area High School - 01
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
2. Britton-hecla High School - 01
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Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
3. Frederick High School - 01
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Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
4. Lismore Colony Senior High School
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Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, SD
Columbia, SD has 4 middle schools with 322 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 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia greatly exceed expectations.
1. Frederick Jr. High - 03
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Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 29 Students
2. Groton Area Middle School - 04
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
3. Browns Valley Middle
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Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 1 • 62 Students
4. Britton-hecla Middle School - 03
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Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 104 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, SD
Columbia, SD has 4 elementary schools with 666 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 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia exceed expectations.
1. Groton Area Elementary - 02
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
2. Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
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Britton-hecla School District 45-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 174 Students
3. Browns Valley Elementary
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Browns Valley Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 118 Students
4. Frederick Elementary - 02
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Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 79 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia, SD has a total population of 299 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia, SD
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, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, SD.
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, SD Internet Health Assessment.
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