Best Schools in Columbia, VA
Columbia, VA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,504 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Columbia underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia, VA
The top high schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Goochland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 890 Students
2. Fluvanna County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fluvanna County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1488 Students
3. Cumberland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, VA
The top middle schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fluvanna Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fluvanna County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 763 Students
2. Goochland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
3. Cumberland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 352 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, VA
The top elementary schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Byrd Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goochland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
2. Carysbrook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fluvanna County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 472 Students
3. Cumberland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 541 Students
4. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fluvanna County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 715 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia, VA has a total population of 1,259 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia, VA
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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, VA.
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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia, VA
How many schools are in Columbia, VA?
Columbia, VA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,504 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Columbia score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Columbia underperform 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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