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Best Schools in Columbus, TX
Columbus, TX has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,160 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Columbus don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbus, TX
The top high schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weimar H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weimar Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
2. Columbus H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students
3. Rice H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rice Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
4. Columbus Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Isd • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 12 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus, TX
The top middle schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weimar J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weimar Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 214 Students
2. Columbus J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 333 Students
3. Rice Jh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rice Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 256 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, TX
The top elementary schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weimar El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weimar Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 302 Students
2. Columbus El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
3. Sheridan El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rice Cisd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 81 Students
4. St Anthony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Anthony School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 175 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus, TX has a total population of 5,245 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus, TX
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, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, TX.
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, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbus, TX
How many schools are in Columbus, TX?
Columbus, TX has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,160 students in total.
How do schools in Columbus perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Columbus score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Columbus don't meet 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: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Columbus
4 of 4 schools in Columbus carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1F: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Columbus. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (4)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.