West Columbus School serves 778 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Columbus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Columbus School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Columbus School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
32%
25%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Columbus School?
778 students attend West Columbus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of West Columbus School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Columbus School?
West Columbus School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Columbus School offer ?
West Columbus School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is West Columbus School part of?
West Columbus School is part of Columbus County Schools School District.
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