Best Schools in Columbia, SD
Columbia, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,912 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Columbia exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia, SD
The top high schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Groton Area High School - 01
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
2. Central High School - 01
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1388 Students
3. Frederick High School - 01
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Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, SD
The top middle schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frederick Jr. High - 03
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 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. Holgate Middle School - 02
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, SD
The top elementary schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frederick Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick Area School District 06-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students
2. Groton Area Elementary - 02
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Groton Area School District 06-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
3. Mike Miller Elementary - 07
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 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.
Questions About Schools in Columbia, SD
How many schools are in Columbia, SD?
Columbia, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,912 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Columbia score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Columbia exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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