Columbus Public Schools School District
School District · Columbus, Nebraska
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#242 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,835
$4,529 vs Nebraska median
District size
4,145 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
About Columbus Public Schools
Columbus Public Schools is a Columbus, Nebraska school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,145 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $12,835 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Columbus Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbus Middle School, which has a composite score of 4.8/10.
In standardized testing, Columbus Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.6% and ELA proficiency of 46.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Columbus Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Columbus Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Columbus Public Schools
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 4,145
- Teachers (FTE)
- 256
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbus Public Schools?
Columbus Public Schools has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Columbus Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Columbus Public Schools is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Columbus Public Schools?
Columbus Public Schools spends $12,835 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Columbus Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Columbus Public Schools is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Columbus Public Schools?
Columbus Middle School is the highest-rated school in Columbus Public Schools with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What are the test scores in Columbus Public Schools?
Across schools in Columbus Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Columbus Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Columbus Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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