| Index | Columbus | Nebraska | National |
| Average Test Scores | 51% | 53% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 11 | 780 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 9 | 182 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 56 | 7,963 |
| Index | Columbus | Nebraska | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 87.2% | 88.4% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 84.6% | 87.2% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 57.7% | 63.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 33.7% | 40.1% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 22.1% | 30.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 6.9% | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 11 public schools, 9 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Columbus. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Columbus, NE schools is 51%. The average student to teacher ratio is 15:1. In Columbus, NE, an average of 87.2% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 84.6% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Richland, NE | 95 | 70% | 45.8% |
| David City, NE | 2,824 | 63% | 31.8% |
| Bellwood, NE | 415 | 55% | 14.6% |
| Platte Center, NE | 378 | 52% | 8.3% |
| Columbus, NE | 23,291 | 51% | 6.6% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 23,288 | 42% | 13.1% |
| Fort Hood, TX | 23,302 | 57% | 19.5% |
| Loves Park, IL | 23,274 | 21% | 56.3% |
| Fairfax, VA | 23,312 | 82% | 71.8% |
| Auburn, ME | 23,267 | 37% | 23.2% |
| Columbus, NE | 23,291 | 51% | 6.6% |
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