Columbus Junior High and High School
#226 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#13756 of 16,910 nationally
About Columbus Junior High and High School
Columbus Junior High and High School is a public high located in Columbus, in the Columbus school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 438 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 226th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 438.
There are 3 schools in Columbus; Columbus Junior High and High School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Columbus Junior High and High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbus Junior High and High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Atchison High School
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Anderson County Jr/Sr High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus Junior High and High School a good school?
Columbus Junior High and High School has a Success Index (US) of 28.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #226 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Columbus Junior High and High School rank in Kansas?
Columbus Junior High and High School ranks #226 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #13756 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbus Junior High and High School?
Columbus Junior High and High School had 438 students in 2025.
Is Columbus Junior High and High School a elementary school or a high school?
Columbus Junior High and High School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbus Junior High and High School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Columbus Junior High and High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.