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Columbus Independent School District, Texas

Columbus Independent School District is a unified school district in Colorado County and Austin County, Texas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 10,738 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 396 sq mi (1,025 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
10,738 ± 658
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Colorado County98% of the district’s landAustin County2% of the district’s land
Land area
396 sq mi (1,025 km²)
Median household income
$69,875 ± $17,972
Median home value
$232,800 ± $37,080
Water area
5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
State
Texas
Census code (GEOID)
4814700
Coordinates (central point)
29.745820, -96.517358
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Columbus Independent School District, largest first

  1. Columbus (city)3,860 people
  2. Glidden (CDP)1,071 people
  3. Rock Island (CDP)414 people
  4. New Ulm (CDP)185 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Weimar Independent School District15 mi southwest
  2. Fayetteville Independent School District17 mi northwest
  3. Rice Consolidated Independent School District17 mi south
  4. Bellville Independent School District19 mi northeast
  5. Sealy Independent School District20 mi east
  6. La Grange Independent School District25 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Columbus Independent School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Columbus Independent School District before you rely on it.

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