Best Public Schools in Columbus, KS

Summary:

The city of Columbus, Kansas is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools and areas for improvement across the district.

Highland Elementary stands out for its strong mathematics performance, outpacing the district and state averages. However, the school struggles with English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency. In contrast, Central Elementary excels in both ELA and mathematics, outperforming the district and state. Meanwhile, Columbus Junior High and High School lags behind the state averages in both subject areas.

The data also reveals high free and reduced lunch rates across the district, ranging from 49.41% at Columbus Junior High and High School to 63.18% at Park Elementary. This suggests that the district may face challenges related to socioeconomic factors that can impact student achievement. By closely examining the data and identifying areas for improvement, district leaders can work to support student success and address any disparities in educational outcomes across the Columbus school system.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)								KAP Mathematics (2024)								KAP Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Highland Elementary	Public	2-3	319 N High School St	Columbus	66725	Cherokee County	Columbus	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 429-3032	136	10	13.2	65.4%	121 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (5.1%)								(n/a)	10.9							10.9	40.6							40.6					$13,330	$3,964	$9,367
Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	724 E Garfield Street	Columbus	66725	Cherokee County	Columbus	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 429-3905	216	13	16.9	62.0%	179 (82.9%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.6%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)								(n/a)																					$14,845	$4,053	$10,793
Central Elementary	Public	4-6	810 S High School Avenue	Columbus	66725	Cherokee County	Columbus	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 429-3943	208	15	13.8	56.3%	171 (82.2%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.1%)								(n/a)		36.4	39.0	22.5				31.7		43.9	25.4	30.0				33.2	42.4			42.4	$11,708	$3,033	$8,675
Columbus Junior High and High School	Public	7-12	124 S High School Avenue	Columbus	66725	Cherokee County	Columbus	No	No	No	No	(620) 429-3821	430	32	13.2	54.2%	367 (85.3%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.7%)	55.5	125^th of 318 public high schools	60.7%		48.5	168^th of 327 public high schools	48.6%	43					25.8	20.9	25.3	24.0					22.6	7.5	14.7	14.7		23.9	48.4	35.7	$13,817	$2,525	$11,292

Cities Near Columbus

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Riverton	10.06 mi	3	243^rd
Weir	10.29 mi	1	123^rd
Baxter Springs	10.86 mi	4	59^th
Cherokee	12 mi	2	263^rd
Galena	13.29 mi	4	202^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.