Serving 594 students in grades 7-12, East Columbus Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Columbus Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Columbus Junior-senior High School's student population of 594 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Columbus Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Columbus Junior-senior High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2030 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
31%
25%
White
29%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Columbus Junior-senior High School's ranking?
East Columbus Junior-senior High School is ranked #2030 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Columbus Junior-senior High School often compared to?
East Columbus Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whiteville High School, South Columbus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Columbus Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of East Columbus Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Columbus Junior-senior High School?
594 students attend East Columbus Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of East Columbus Junior-senior High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Columbus Junior-senior High School?
East Columbus Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Columbus Junior-senior High School offer ?
East Columbus Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is East Columbus Junior-senior High School part of?
East Columbus Junior-senior High School is part of Columbus County Schools School District.
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