Best Schools in Columbus, KS
Columbus, KS has a total of 12 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 2,740 students attend Columbus, KS schools. On average, schools in Columbus score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbus meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbus, KS
Columbus, KS has 4 high schools with 1,188 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 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus meet expectations.
1. Baxter Springs High
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Baxter Springs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
2. Columbus Junior High And High School
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Columbus • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
3. Riverton High
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Riverton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 223 Students
4. Southeast High
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Cherokee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus, KS
Columbus, KS has 3 middle schools with 505 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 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbus meet expectations.
1. Central Elem
SchoolGrade
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Columbus • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 188 Students
2. Southeast Middle School
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Cherokee • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 147 Students
3. Riverton Middle
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Riverton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, KS
Columbus, KS has 5 elementary schools with 1,047 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 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus exceed expectations.
1. Southeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 158 Students
2. Riverton Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Riverton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
3. Highland Elem
SchoolGrade
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Columbus • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 130 Students
4. Park Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 201 Students
5. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Baxter Springs • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 247 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus, KS has a total population of 3,821 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus, KS
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, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, KS.
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, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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