Best Schools in Columbus, ND
Columbus, ND has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 705 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, 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, ND
The top high schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Powers Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powers Lake 27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
2. Divide County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Divide County 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Burke Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke Central 36 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 31 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, ND
The top elementary schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Powers Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powers Lake 27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 166 Students
2. Divide County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Divide County 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
3. Burke Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke Central 36 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 52 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, ND
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus, ND has a total population of 208 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus, ND
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, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, ND.
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, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbus, ND
How many schools are in Columbus, ND?
Columbus, ND has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 705 students in total.
How do schools in Columbus perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Columbus score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, 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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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations