For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 735 students in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Douglass Park are Jefferson Middle School and Frederick Douglass High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
713 Rogers St
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3210
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3210
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Douglass High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 N. Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia, MO include Jefferson Middle School and Frederick Douglass High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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