School Score

Below average

33/100

Columbus, Ohio · 2022-23

Columbus City Schools

Serving 47,000 students in 110 schools, Columbus City Schools trails US averages on standardized assessments. Math: 14% · Reading: 21% · Graduation: 81%.

Share on X Facebook Reddit

Reviewed by CodeOpx Data Team

Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

14%

District-wide

↓ 12.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

21%

District-wide

↓ 8.0% vs US

Graduation rate

81%

4-year

Enrollment

47,000

110 schools

Columbus proficiency

14% / 21%

"Columbus City Schools students reached 14% math proficiency and 21% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 27% / 30% state averages."

Source: NCES + Ohio DOE

Graduation rate

81%

"Columbus City Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 81%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$17,200

"Columbus City Schools spends $17,200 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Columbus City Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Columbus City Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

14%

here

27%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 46%

Reading proficiency

21%

here

30%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 28%

Graduation rate

81%

here

87%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 7%

Student-teacher ratio

14.4:1

here

17.2:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

100%

here

47.1%

state

52.1%

US avg

Free API

Query Columbus City Schools data

GET /api/school-rating?state=ohio&district=columbus-city-schools

Try it →

People also search for about Columbus City Schools

Hand-curated related pages on CodeOpx.

Is Columbus City Schools a good district?Hot Columbus City Schools test scores Columbus City Schools graduation rate Columbus City Schools school zones Best schools in Columbus City SchoolsHot Best districts in Ohio Schools in Columbus Crime in ColumbusHot Cost of living in Columbus Mortgage rates in Ohio Property tax in Ohio Ohio school rankings

Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

Loading Legacy

People also ask about Columbus City Schools

Is Columbus City Schools a good school district?▾

Columbus City Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 33/100 (D, Below average). It trails US averages on standardized assessments, with 14% math and 21% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Columbus City Schools?▾

Columbus City Schools operates 110 public schools serving 47,000 students in and around Columbus, Ohio.

What is Columbus City Schools's graduation rate?▾

Columbus City Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 81%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Columbus City Schools spend per student?▾

Columbus City Schools spends approximately $17,200 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Columbus City Schools school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Columbus City Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.