Best Schools in South Side, Columbus, OH
South Side, Columbus, OH has 19 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,889 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in South Side don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Side, Columbus, OH
The top high schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
2. West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 837 Students
3. Marion-franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
4. Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
5. South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 903 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Side, Columbus, OH
The top middle schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Finland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 637 Students
2. Franklin Woods Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 623 Students
3. Buckeye Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Side, Columbus, OH
The top elementary schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Finland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
2. South Scioto Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Scioto Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 202 Students
3. Siebert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 314 Students
4. Stewart Alternative Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
5. Southwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 Students
6. Watkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
7. Lincoln Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
8. Moler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
9. Livingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 326 Students
10. Sullivant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Side, Columbus, OH
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Side, Columbus, OH has a total population of 14,856 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Side, 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 South Side, Columbus, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Side, Columbus, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Side, 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 South Side, Columbus, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Side, Columbus, OH
How many schools are in South Side, Columbus, OH?
South Side, Columbus, OH has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,889 students in total.
How do schools in South Side perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in South Side score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in South Side don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Side?
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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- Projected: 15%
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- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations