Best Schools in Southwest, Columbus, OH
Southwest, Columbus, OH has 34 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 16 elementary) serving 19,384 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Southwest meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southwest, Columbus, OH
The top high schools in Southwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grove City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1881 Students
2. Hamilton Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 775 Students
3. Central Crossing High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1638 Students
4. Franklin Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
5. Briggs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
6. West High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 837 Students
7. Marion-franklin High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
8. South High School
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 903 Students
9. Columbus Scioto 6-12
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southwest, Columbus, OH
The top middle schools in Southwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Street Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 700 Students
2. Hamilton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Local • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 679 Students
3. Beulah Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
4. Finland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 637 Students
5. Franklin Woods Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 623 Students
6. Wedgewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 522 Students
7. Buckeye Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
8. Hilltonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southwest, Columbus, OH
The top elementary schools in Southwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
2. Hamilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Local • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 952 Students
3. Monterey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 426 Students
4. James A Harmon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 524 Students
5. Finland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
6. Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
7. Lindbergh Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
8. East Franklin Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 242 Students
9. Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
10. Parsons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southwest, Columbus, OH
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southwest, Columbus, OH has a total population of 20,605 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southwest, 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 Southwest, Columbus, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southwest, Columbus, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southwest, 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 Southwest, Columbus, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southwest, Columbus, OH
How many schools are in Southwest, Columbus, OH?
Southwest, Columbus, OH has 34 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 19,384 students in total.
How do schools in Southwest perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Southwest score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Southwest meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southwest?
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: 24%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations