Best Schools in Columbia, TN
Columbia, TN has a total of 41 schools including 15 high schools, 12 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 22,663 students attend Columbia, TN schools. On average, schools in Columbia score 36% 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, TN
Columbia, TN has 15 high schools with 10,009 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 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia exceed expectations.
1. Nolensville High School
SchoolGrade
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
2. Summit High School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1708 Students
3. Summertown High School
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Lawrence County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 610 Students
4. Forrest School
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Marshall County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 803 Students
5. Marshall Co High School
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Marshall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
6. Columbia Central High School
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Maury County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
7. Hickman Co Sr High School
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Hickman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 447 Students
8. Virtual Academy Of Maury County
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Maury County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 56 Students
9. Northfield Academy
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Maury County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, TN
Columbia, TN has 12 middle schools with 6,056 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 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia meet expectations.
1. Delk-henson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Marshall County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 441 Students
2. Fairview Middle School
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Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 530 Students
3. Westhills Elementary
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Marshall County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 603 Students
4. Spring Hill Middle School
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Maury County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 524 Students
5. Hickman Co Middle School
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Hickman County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students
6. Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts
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Maury County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 421 Students
7. Whitthorne Middle School
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Maury County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 932 Students
8. E. A. Cox Middle School
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Maury County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 656 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, TN
Columbia, TN has 14 elementary schools with 6,598 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 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.
1. Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Williamson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 477 Students
2. Fairview Elementary
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Williamson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
3. Chapel Hill Elementary
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Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 546 Students
4. J E Woodard Elementary
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Maury County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 553 Students
5. Marvin Wright Elementary School
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Maury County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 629 Students
6. Summertown Elementary
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Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 646 Students
7. Centerville Intermediate School
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Hickman County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 334 Students
8. Spring Hill Elementary
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Maury County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 428 Students
9. J E Woody Elementary
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Maury County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 550 Students
10. J. R. Baker Elementary
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Maury County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia, TN has a total population of 57,382 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia, TN
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, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, TN.
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, TN Internet Health Assessment.
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