Columbus Independent School District (Isd)

The Columbus Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative high school). The district serves a diverse student population with a mix of White, Hispanic, and African American students.

Among the standout schools in the district, Columbus High School ranks 741 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and earns a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 97.3% and a 0.0% dropout rate, while also performing well on STAAR end-of-course exams, exceeding the district and state averages in several subjects. In contrast, the smaller Columbus Crossing High School, an alternative high school, has a 100% 4-year graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate, but a lower statewide ranking of 1,780 out of 1,987 high schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the elementary and middle schools in the Columbus Independent School District (Isd) generally perform below the state averages on STAAR assessments, the district as a whole has relatively high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.48% at Columbus High School to 68.16% at Columbus Elementary. This suggests a need to investigate the underlying factors contributing to the performance gap and ensure equitable distribution of resources across the district to support student learning at all grade levels.