Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC has 2 high schools with 1,514 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 Downtown Columbia score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downtown Columbia greatly exceed expectations.

Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC has 2 middle schools with 961 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 Downtown Columbia score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downtown Columbia meet expectations.

Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC has 2 elementary schools with 472 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 Downtown Columbia score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downtown Columbia greatly exceed expectations.

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

Community Factors

Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC has a total population of 8,496 with 83% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC.

Safety

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

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC.

Connectivity

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

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