Best Schools in Columbus City, IA
Columbus City, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,596 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Columbus City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbus City, IA
The top high schools in Columbus City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
2. Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 201 Students
3. Wapello Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus City, IA
The top middle schools in Columbus City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Community Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
2. Wapello Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus City, IA
The top elementary schools in Columbus City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
2. Wapello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
3. Roundy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus City, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus City, IA has a total population of 972 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus City, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbus City, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus City, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus City, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbus City, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbus City, IA
How many schools are in Columbus City, IA?
Columbus City, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,596 students in total.
How do schools in Columbus City perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Columbus City score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Columbus City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbus City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations