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#937 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 42% in state
Rock Bridge Sr. High
High School · Columbia 93 · Columbia, MO
A Columbia 93 high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4303 S PROVIDENCE RD, Columbia, MO 65203
- Math 52% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rock Bridge Sr. High score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rock Bridge Sr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,442
Median home value
$319,100
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| David H. Hickman HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 2,035 | Compare → |
| Juvenile Justice Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | Not available | 16 | Compare → |
| Muriel Battle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,508 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Columbia 93
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #19 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock Bridge Sr. High is listed in COLUMBIA 93; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock Bridge Sr. High
Rock Bridge Sr. High is a public high school in Columbia, MO, part of Columbia 93, serving approximately 2,056 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #937 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Bridge Sr. High
What grades does Rock Bridge Sr. High serve?
Rock Bridge Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rock Bridge Sr. High?
Rock Bridge Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 2,056 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Bridge Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Bridge Sr. High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock Bridge Sr. High rank in MO?
Rock Bridge Sr. High ranks #937 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Rock Bridge Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Bridge Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rock Bridge Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Bridge Sr. High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rock Bridge Sr. High a charter school?
No, Rock Bridge Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock Bridge Sr. High a Title I school?
No, Rock Bridge Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Bridge Sr. High?
20.8% of students at Rock Bridge Sr. High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (573) 214-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 65203)
- 59,663
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65203; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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