Best Schools in Columbus, KY
Columbus, KY has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,482 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Columbus greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbus, KY
The top high schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlisle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
2. Hickman County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickman County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 302 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus, KY
The top middle schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlisle County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
2. Hickman County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickman County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 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.
Questions About Schools in Columbus, KY
How many schools are in Columbus, KY?
Columbus, KY has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,482 students in total.
How do schools in Columbus perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Columbus score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Columbus greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbus?
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: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 30%
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