For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,120 students in Columbus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Columbus School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
1,120 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#309 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
83%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,404 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,321 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,404
$17,189
Spending / Student
$17,321
$17,161
Best Columbus School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: K-3 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1164 Farnham St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus School District?
Columbus School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,120 students.
What is the rank of Columbus School District?
Columbus School District is ranked #297 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus School District?
83% of Columbus School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus School District?
Columbus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Columbus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,321 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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