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Best Schools in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,066 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Downtown Columbia meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
The top high schools in Downtown Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dreher High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1150 Students
2. C. A. Johnson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
The top middle schools in Downtown Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hand Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
2. W. A. Perry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
The top elementary schools in Downtown Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. A. C. Moore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
2. Carver-lyon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
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.
Students in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
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 Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.12 per 1,000 Residents
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.
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 Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
How many schools are in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC?
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,066 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Columbia perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Downtown Columbia score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Downtown Columbia meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown 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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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 8%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations