For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,621 students in Columbus, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus, NE are Lakeview High School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Columbus, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeview High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Columbus, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3744 83rd St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3434 Discoverer Drive
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7050
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Center
Alternative School
2563 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Learning Academy
Alternative School
2567 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Columbus, Nebraska 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3020 18th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4949
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4949
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Columbus Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2657 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
860 E 29th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4540
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4540
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbus, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus, NE include Lakeview High School and Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbus?
4 public high schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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