Columbia Central High School
Maury County, Tennessee
2.0 / 5.0
High School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
Columbia Central High School earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Maury County. The school ranks #18 out of 22 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.
This below average rating suggests that Columbia Central High School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
How This Grade Was Calculated
Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.
Below Average
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Needs Improvement
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Average
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Above Average
Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 2.0is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.
Subject Proficiency
Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.
Across all tested subjects, an average of 26.8% of students at Columbia Central High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (High) at 46.8%, while Math (High) at 8.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (High): 25.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (High): 8.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (High): 46.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Growth Indicators
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Columbia Central High School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.7 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.
Literacy
Meeting expectations
Numeracy
Below expectations
Science
Exceeding expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 17.3% of all students at Columbia Central High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 9.7%, representing a 7.6 percentage point gap that warrants attention.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
College & Career Readiness
Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.
College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Columbia Central High School reports a ready graduate rate of 18.6%.
Strong performance
Area for improvement
Reported metric
Area for improvement
Area for improvement
How Does Columbia Central High School Compare?
Overall score compared to the Maury County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.0, Columbia Central High School is below the Maury County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 22 schools in Maury County, this school holds the #18 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year