For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 890 students in West Columbia, TX.
The top ranked public high school in West Columbia, TX is Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Columbia, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in West Columbia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
West Columbia, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 West Columbia, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 S 16th St
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
Grades: 8-12
| 889 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brazoria Co J J A E P
Alternative School
521 S 16th St
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
Grades: 9
| 1 students
West Columbia, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 158
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2070
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 158
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2080
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 158
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-4113
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-4113
Grades: 5-6
| 203 students
West Columbia Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
719 W Brazos Ave
West Columbia, TX 77486
(210) 658-6848
West Columbia, TX 77486
(210) 658-6848
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in West Columbia, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in West Columbia, TX include Columbia High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Columbia?
2 public high schools are located in West Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Columbia?
West Columbia public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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