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Columbus Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,636 students in Columbus Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Columbus Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,636 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Columbus Independent School District, which is ranked #723 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#718 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
744 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
53%
# Black Students
147 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
688 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
42%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
113
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
142
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,325 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,399 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,325
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,399
$14,116
Best Columbus Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1324 Bowie
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Grades: PK-5
| 786 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Crossing High School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus Independent School District?
Columbus Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,636 students.
What is the rank of Columbus Independent School District?
Columbus Independent School District is ranked #723 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus Independent School District?
46% of Columbus Independent School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus Independent School District?
Columbus Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Columbus Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,399 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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