Best public schools in Columbus, NC

2 public schools in Columbus: 2 high. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

High schools

2 schools in Columbus, best first

Polk County Early College 83.3

Polk County Schools · Grades 9-12 · 55 students

ELA 91%Math 93%Science 98%

#86 of 512 in North Carolina

Polk County High School 51.3

Polk County Schools · Grades 9-12 · 593 students

ELA 66%Math 63%Science 51%

#250 of 512 in North Carolina

School districts serving Columbus

Polk County Schools 7

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