For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,683 students in Columbus County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus County, NC are Whiteville High School, Columbus Career And College Academy and North Whiteville Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Columbus County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Columbus County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus Career And College Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbus County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiteville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 N Lee Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4189
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4189
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Career And College Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4564 Chadbourn Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Grades: 9-13
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
West Columbus High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
South Columbus High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
| 681 students
Rank: #66.
East Columbus Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
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
| 587 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
Columbus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
26133 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-3200
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-3200
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Flemington Dr
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
801 W Smith Street
Chadbourn, NC 28431
(910) 654-4300
Chadbourn, NC 28431
(910) 654-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
Fair Bluff Careertechnical Adademy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
685 Academy St
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
(910) 642-5168
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
(910) 642-5168
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 277
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
(910) 649-7622
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
(910) 649-7622
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
11570 Swamp Fox Hwy East
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-2723
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-2723
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
89 School Road
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-4192
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-4192
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Po Box 248
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-4192
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-4192
Grades: 5-8
| 379 students
Nakina Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Grades: 6-10
| 20 students
Segs (Stem Ed Global Society) Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
44 Dream Ave
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-4061
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-4061
Grades: K-7
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbus County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus County, NC include Whiteville High School, Columbus Career And College Academy and North Whiteville Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Columbus County, NC?
7 public high schools are located in Columbus County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus County, NC?
Columbus County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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