For the 2026 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 16% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Columbus, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus Junior High And High School, with ≥95% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Junior High And High School
(Math: 16% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Columbus, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9155 Sw 30th Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Gr: K-4 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
319 N High School St
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032
Gr: 2-3 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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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