Best High Schools in Columbus, MT

Columbus, MT has 5 high schools with 454 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 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus don't meet expectations.

1. Absarokee High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Absarokee H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students

2. Columbus High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students

3. Park City High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Park City H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students

4. Reed Point High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Reed Point H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 19 Students

5. Rapelje High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rapelje H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students

Best Middle Schools in Columbus, MT

Columbus, MT has 6 middle schools with 523 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 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbus underperform expectations.

1. Rocky Mountain Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Big Horn County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students

2. Columbus Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students

3. Park City 7-8

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Park City Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students

4. Reed Point 7-8

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Reed Point Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 5 Students

5. Absarokee 6-8

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Absarokee Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students

6. Rapelje 7-8

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rapelje Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 8 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, MT

Columbus, MT has 6 elementary schools with 610 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 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus meet expectations.

1. Reed Point Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Reed Point Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 32 Students

2. Columbus Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbus Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students

3. Rapelje School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rapelje Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 36 Students

4. Park City School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Park City Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students

5. Absarokee School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Absarokee Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 64 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, MT

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

Community Factors

Columbus, MT has a total population of 3,475 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbus, MT

1,587

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbus, MT.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, MT.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

640 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Columbus, MT

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Reed Point, MT

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Absarokee, MT

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Boyd, MT

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Park City, MT

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Joliet, MT

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Rockvale, MT

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Roberts, MT

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Silesia, MT

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Molt, MT

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Edgar, MT

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations