Schools in Columbus, North Carolina (2025)
2 schools · 648 students · 2 public · median Enrollment 596.
Columbus, in North Carolina, has 2 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 648 students. By level there is 2 high; by sector 2 public.
1 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Polk County High School (42.1, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Polk County High School (596 students), Polk County Early College (52 students).
Ranked schools in Columbus
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polk County High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.1 Lower 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 596 |
Other schools in Columbus
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Other places in North Carolina
- Charlotte(174)
- Raleigh(93)
- Greensboro(73)
- Durham(65)
- Fayetteville(63)
- Winston-Salem(58)
- Wilmington(41)
- Asheville(33)
- Concord(33)
- Cary(31)
- High Point(25)
- Jacksonville(25)
- Lexington(24)
- Monroe(23)
- Goldsboro(22)
- Greenville(21)
- Chapel Hill(21)
- Gastonia(21)
- Apex(21)
- Statesville(19)
- Mooresville(19)
- Sanford(19)
- Rocky Mount(18)
- Wilson(18)
- Hickory(17)
- Henderson(16)
- Morganton(16)
- Huntersville(15)
- Wake Forest(15)
- Asheboro(15)
- Burlington(14)
- Hendersonville(14)
- Matthews(14)
- Lumberton(14)
- Shelby(14)
- Clayton(14)
- Garner(14)
- New Bern(14)
- Lenoir(13)
- Thomasville(13)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Columbus?
Polk County High School is the highest-ranked school in Columbus with a Success Index (US) of 42.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Columbus?
Columbus has 2 schools (2 high) educating 648 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Columbus?
The median Enrollment across schools in Columbus is 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.