South Columbus High School

40 Stallion Drive
Tabor City, NC 28463
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 681 students in grades 9-12, South Columbus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Columbus High School's student population of 681 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
681 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

South Columbus 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 South Columbus High School is 0.50, which is less 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
This School
State Level (NC)
#1303 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
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Black
21%
25%
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White
67%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart display the diversity score of South Columbus High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Columbus High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Columbus High School's ranking?
South Columbus High School is ranked #1303 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Columbus High School often compared to?
South Columbus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Columbus High School, East Columbus Junior-senior High School, Whiteville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Columbus High School?
The graduation rate of South Columbus High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Columbus High School?
681 students attend South Columbus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of South Columbus High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Columbus High School?
South Columbus High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Columbus High School offer ?
South Columbus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Columbus High School part of?
South Columbus High School is part of Columbus County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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