Serving 209 students in grades 9-13, Columbus Career And College Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Career And College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Columbus Career And College Academy's student population of 209 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbus Career And College Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Career And College Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
18%
24%
White
58%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Career And College Academy's ranking?
Columbus Career And College Academy is ranked #378 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus Career And College Academy?
The graduation rate of Columbus Career And College Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Columbus Career And College Academy?
209 students attend Columbus Career And College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Columbus Career And College Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus Career And College Academy?
Columbus Career And College Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbus Career And College Academy offer ?
Columbus Career And College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Career And College Academy part of?
Columbus Career And College Academy is part of Columbus County Schools.
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