For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 430 students in Columbus, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Columbus, KS is Columbus Junior High And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Columbus, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus Junior High And High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Columbus, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Junior High And High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 S High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3821
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3821
Grades: 7-12
| 430 students
Columbus, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9155 Sw 30th Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Grades: K-4
| 40 students
319 N High School St
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032
Grades: 2-3
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbus, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus, KS include Columbus Junior High And High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbus?
1 public high schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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