For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 537 students in Columbus, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Columbus, TX is Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Columbus, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Columbus, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Crossing High School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Columbus, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
7674 Pechacek Rd
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Gr: 4-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, TX include Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbus?
2 public high schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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