For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,758 students in Columbia, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia, MO are Delmar A Cobble School, Rock Bridge Sr. High School and David H. Hickman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Columbia, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rock Bridge Sr. High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delmar A Cobble School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 W Craig St
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Bridge Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4303 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3100
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,980 students
Rank: #33.
David H. Hickman High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1104 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3000
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,985 students
Rank: #44.
Muriel W. Battle High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7575 St. Charles Road
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3300
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,592 students
Rank: #55.
Frederick Douglass High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 N. Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Area Career Ctr.
Vocational School
4203 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1250 E Brown School Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-3756
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-3756
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Ctr.
Alternative School
5665 Roger I Wilson Mem Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 886-4450
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 886-4450
Grades: 1-12
| 19 students
Columbia, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpha School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 Brown School Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2953
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2953
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Delmar A Cobble (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
108 West Craig
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Grades: Inquire with school
| 33 students
1010 Rangeline St
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3620
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3620
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia, MO include Delmar A Cobble School, Rock Bridge Sr. High School and David H. Hickman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia, MO?
8 public high schools are located in Columbia, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia, MO?
Columbia, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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