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COLUMBIA 93

Missouri · Public School District
36
Schools
18,800
Students
$15,957
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
41.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
89.4%
Graduation Rate
+2.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

COLUMBIA 93 is a public school district in Missouri serving 18,800 students across 36 schools. It includes 22 elementary, 7 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,957 is above average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (36)
Middle Schools7 schools
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COLUMBIA AREA CAREER CTR.10–120
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH09–122,044
MURIEL W. BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,581
ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGH09–122,032
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTER FOR EARLY LRNING-NORTHPK–PK398
FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGHPK–12199
JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR.01–1220
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,957+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
65%
State
25.3%
Local (property tax)
64.5%
Federal
10.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
36
Schools
18,800
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.4%
Opportunity Score44/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 36 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in COLUMBIA 93?
COLUMBIA 93 has 36 public schools, serving a total of 18,800 students.
What is the graduation rate for COLUMBIA 93?
The graduation rate is 89.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does COLUMBIA 93 spend per student?
COLUMBIA 93 spends $15,957 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in COLUMBIA 93?
42% of students in COLUMBIA 93 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in COLUMBIA 93?
No, COLUMBIA 93 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does COLUMBIA 93 serve?
COLUMBIA 93 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for COLUMBIA 93?
The median opportunity score across schools in COLUMBIA 93 is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.