East Columbus Junior-senior High School

32 Gator Lane
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 587 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 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (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:

School Overview

East Columbus Junior-senior High School's student population of 587 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
587 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

East Columbus Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 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 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
#1815 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
42%
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38%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
16%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
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Black
30%
25%
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White
31%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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75-79%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1815 out of 2,568 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend East Columbus Junior-senior High School?
587 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 White, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, and 6% 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 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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