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

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students

2. Summit High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1708 Students

3. Summertown High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lawrence County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 610 Students

4. Forrest School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 803 Students

5. Marshall Co High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students

6. Columbia Central High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maury County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students

7. Hickman Co Sr High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hickman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 447 Students

8. Virtual Academy Of Maury County

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maury County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 56 Students

9. Northfield Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 441 Students

2. Fairview Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Williamson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 530 Students

3. Westhills Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 603 Students

4. Spring Hill Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Maury County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 524 Students

5. Hickman Co Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hickman County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students

6. Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maury County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 421 Students

7. Whitthorne Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maury County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 932 Students

8. E. A. Cox Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 477 Students

2. Fairview Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Williamson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students

3. Chapel Hill Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 546 Students

4. J E Woodard Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maury County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 553 Students

5. Marvin Wright Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maury County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 629 Students

6. Summertown Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 646 Students

7. Centerville Intermediate School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hickman County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 334 Students

8. Spring Hill Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Maury County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 428 Students

9. J E Woody Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Maury County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 550 Students

10. J. R. Baker Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

22,663

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

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

D+

20.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,621 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations