For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 517 students in Columbus, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Columbus, TX is Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Columbus, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Columbus, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 505 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Alternative School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Columbus, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
7674 Pechacek Rd
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbus, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus, TX include Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbus?
2 public high schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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