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Columbus County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,298 students in Columbus County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Columbus County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
5,298 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Columbus County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#230 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
203 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
660 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
1,511 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
28%
25%
# White Students
2,673 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
50%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
182
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
372
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
408
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
387
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
362
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
349
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
376
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
359
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
390
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
413
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
462
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
472
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
390
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
376
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,069 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,728 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,069
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,728
$11,655
Best Columbus County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Career And College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4564 Chadbourn Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Grades: 9-13
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Old Dock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12489 New Britton Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
West Columbus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7294 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-6111
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
South Columbus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Stallion Drive
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-4073
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-4073
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #55.
Nakina Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Nakina, NC 28455
(910) 642-8301
Nakina, NC 28455
(910) 642-8301
Grades: 5-8
| 214 students
Rank: #66.
Chadbourn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E Third Avenue
Chadbourn, NC 28431
(910) 654-3825
Chadbourn, NC 28431
(910) 654-3825
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Acme Delco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16337 Old Lake Road
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 655-2957
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 655-2957
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1337 Giles Byrd Road
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-3510
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-3510
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #99.
Williams Township
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Grades: PK-8
| 644 students
Rank: #1010.
Tabor City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Stake Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1111.
Tabor City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Sixth Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3637
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3637
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Rank: #1212.
East Columbus Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Gator Lane
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-4094
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-4094
Grades: 7-12
| 594 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 Stake Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 642-5168
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 642-5168
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West Columbus School
Magnet School
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy Sw
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-4250
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-4250
Grades: PK-8
| 778 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus County Schools School District?
Columbus County Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,298 students.
What is the rank of Columbus County Schools School District?
Columbus County Schools School District is ranked #220 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus County Schools School District?
50% of Columbus County Schools School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus County Schools School District?
Columbus County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Columbus County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,728 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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