Total enrollment
648
-25 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Columbus
North Carolina · Public K-12
The Columbus public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 648 K-12 students, with an average school size near 324.
4-year change in Columbus
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,071
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
648
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County Early College | High | 09-12 | 52 |
| Polk County High School | High | 09-12 | 596 |
About Columbus
Columbus, North Carolina is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 648 students. By school count, it is a small city.
Per-school enrollment runs near 324, noticeably below the state mean of about 571.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Columbus has declined 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 673 students to 648.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Columbus discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.