Top Rankings
Columbus Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,636 students in Columbus Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Columbus Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,636 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbus Independent School District, which is ranked #697 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#680 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
46%
53%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
42%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,325 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,399 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,325
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,399
$14,116
Best Columbus Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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: #22.
Columbus J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1324 Bowie
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus Independent School District?
Columbus Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,636 students.
What is the rank of Columbus Independent School District?
Columbus Independent School District is ranked #697 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus Independent School District?
46% of Columbus Independent School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus Independent School District?
Columbus Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Columbus Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,399 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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