Best Public Schools in Columbia, MO


Summary:

The city of Columbia, Missouri is home to 34 schools in the Columbia 93 school district, including 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district is ranked 159 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the district. Rock Bridge Senior High is ranked 55th out of 378 Missouri high schools and has a 4-star rating, with strong test scores. John Warner Middle School is ranked 10th out of 451 Missouri middle schools and has a 5-star rating, with exceptional math and English language arts scores. At the elementary level, Midway Heights Elementary and Fairview Elementary stand out with high performance in English language arts and math.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. While some schools like Rock Bridge Senior High and John Warner Middle excel, others like Muriel Battle High School and Oakland Middle School struggle. This suggests that the district may need to address equity and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic status or the school they attend.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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