Best Schools in Columbus, IN
Columbus, IN has a total of 34 schools including 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 21 elementary schools. A total of 19,012 students attend Columbus, IN schools. On average, schools in Columbus score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbus don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbus, IN
Columbus, IN has 8 high schools with 6,878 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbus score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus meet expectations.
1. Columbus North High School
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2224 Students
2. Brown County High School
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Brown County School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 509 Students
3. Seymour Senior High School
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Seymour Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1690 Students
4. Columbus East High School
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1535 Students
5. Edinburgh Community High School
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Edinburgh Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
6. Hauser Jr-sr High School
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Flat Rock-hawcreek School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 444 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus, IN
Columbus, IN has 5 middle schools with 3,493 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbus score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbus meet expectations.
1. Brown County Middle School
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Brown County School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
2. Northside Middle School
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 904 Students
3. Central Middle School
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 859 Students
4. Seymour Middle School
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Seymour Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1178 Students
5. Edinburgh Comm Middle School
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Edinburgh Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 173 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, IN
Columbus, IN has 21 elementary schools with 8,641 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbus score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus don't meet expectations.
1. Southside Elementary School
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 905 Students
2. Csa Lincoln Campus
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 357 Students
3. Parkside Elementary School
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 727 Students
4. Rockcreek Elementary School
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 353 Students
5. Van Buren Elementary School
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Brown County School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
6. W D Richards Elementary School
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 584 Students
7. Hope Elementary School
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Flat Rock-hawcreek School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 528 Students
8. Mount Healthy Elementary School
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 402 Students
9. Csa Fodrea Campus
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
10. L F Smith Elementary
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 471 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus, IN has a total population of 68,738 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus, IN
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, IN.
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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
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