Best Columbus Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,681 students in Columbus, NE.

The top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, NE are Lakeview High School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Columbus, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.

Columbus, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeview High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).