For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,337 students in Columbus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Columbus School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,337 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Columbus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
22 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,117 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
83%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
70
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
96
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,417 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,510 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,417
$17,039
Spending / Student
$14,510
$17,011
Best Columbus School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: K-3
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1164 Farnham St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 3-5
| 210 students
Rank: #44.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Rank: #55.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus School District?
Columbus School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,337 students.
What is the rank of Columbus School District?
Columbus School District is ranked #299 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus School District?
83% of Columbus School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus School District?
Columbus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Columbus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,510 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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