Best Columbus Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 648 students in Columbus, NC.

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

Columbus, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.

Columbus, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Polk County Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).