Best High Schools in Columbus, MO

Columbus, MO has 2 high schools with 958 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 Columbus score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus don't meet expectations.

1. Odessa High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Odessa R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 664 Students

2. Crest Ridge High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johnson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students

Best Middle Schools in Columbus, MO

Columbus, MO has 1 middle schools with 494 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 Columbus score 41% 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 Columbus meet expectations.

1. Odessa Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Odessa R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, MO

Columbus, MO has 2 elementary schools with 663 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 Columbus score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus meet expectations.

1. Crest Ridge Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students

2. Odessa Upper Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Odessa R-vii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, MO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Columbus, MO has a total population of 712 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbus, MO

2,115

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbus, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.97 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, MO.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

941 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbus, MO Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Columbus, MO

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Pittsville, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lake Lafayette, MO

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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fayetteville, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Centerview, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Chapel Hill, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Odessa, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Holden, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kingsville, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Bates City, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mayview, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations