Best Schools in Far South, Columbus, OH
Far South, Columbus, OH has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,341 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Far South meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Far South, Columbus, OH
The top high schools in Far South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 775 Students
2. Marion-franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
Best Middle Schools in Far South, Columbus, OH
The top middle schools in Far South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Local • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 679 Students
2. Buckeye Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Far South, Columbus, OH
The top elementary schools in Far South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Local • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 952 Students
2. Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
3. New Beginnings Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Beginnings Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 119 Students
4. Parsons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
5. Watkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Far South, Columbus, OH
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Far South, Columbus, OH has a total population of 13,757 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Far South, Columbus, OH
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 Far South, Columbus, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Far South, Columbus, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Far South, Columbus, OH.
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 Far South, Columbus, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Far South, Columbus, OH
How many schools are in Far South, Columbus, OH?
Far South, Columbus, OH has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,341 students in total.
How do schools in Far South perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Far South score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Far South meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Far South?
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: 27%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations