Best Schools in Columbus, KY
Columbus, KY has a total of 5 schools including 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 1,482 students attend Columbus, KY schools. On average, schools in Columbus score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbus underperform expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickman County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 302 Students
2. Carlisle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickman County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students
2. Carlisle County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
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