Best High Schools in Columbus, NE

Columbus, NE has 11 high schools with 3,086 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 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus exceed expectations.

1. Osceola High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students

2. Leigh High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students

3. Humphrey Jr-sr High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Humphrey Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 148 Students

4. Shelby - Rising City High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students

5. West Harrison Middle School/high School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Harrison Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 148 Students

6. Lakeview High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students

7. Twin River Sr High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students

8. Clarkson Jr-sr High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students

9. Columbus High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1273 Students

10. Schuyler Central High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 623 Students

Best Middle Schools in Columbus, NE

Columbus, NE has 6 middle schools with 2,768 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 41% 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 meet expectations.

1. Woodrow Wilson Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students

2. Lakeview Junior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 147 Students

3. Columbus Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1174 Students

4. Osceola Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students

5. Richland Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 48 Students

6. Schuyler Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students

7. Shelby - Rising City Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, NE

Columbus, NE has 24 elementary schools with 4,210 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 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus meet expectations.

1. Osceola Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students

2. Leigh Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students

3. Shell Creek Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students

4. Centennial Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 413 Students

5. Platte Center Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students

6. North Park Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students

7. West Harrison Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

West Harrison Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 161 Students

8. Twin River Elem-genoa

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students

9. Lost Creek Elementary Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 356 Students

10. Emerson Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 281 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, NE

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

Community Factors

Columbus, NE has a total population of 27,908 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbus, NE

10,064

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbus, NE.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.62 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, NE.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

988 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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