Total enrollment
648
-38 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Columbus
North Carolina · Public K-12
The Columbus public-school footprint covers 2 campuses and about 648 K-12 students, with an average school size near 324.
7-year change in Columbus
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 81%
% Hispanic
15%
was 11%
% Black
7%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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-campus enrollment runs near 324, noticeably below the state mean of about 571.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Columbus has declined 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 686 students to 648. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 81% to 74%.
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.