Best High Schools in Columbus, KY

Columbus, KY has 2 high schools with 506 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 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus underperform expectations.

1. Hickman County High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hickman County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 302 Students

2. Carlisle County High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carlisle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students

Best Middle Schools in Columbus, KY

Columbus, KY has 1 middle schools with 146 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 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbus underperform expectations.

1. Carlisle County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carlisle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, KY

Columbus, KY has 2 elementary schools with 830 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 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus meet expectations.

1. Hickman County Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hickman County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students

2. Carlisle County Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carlisle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Columbus, KY has a total population of 272 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbus, KY

1,482

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbus, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

23.51 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, KY.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbus, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Columbus, KY

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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Milburn, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
New Cypress, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Moscow, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations