Top Rankings
Columbus County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,183 students in Columbus County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Columbus County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
5,183 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Columbus County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
209 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
647 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
1,475 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
28%
25%
# White Students
2,625 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
50%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
237 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
179
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
370
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
383
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
356
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
356
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
374
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
348
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
374
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
400
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
368
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
500
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
422
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
380
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
373
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,337 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,988 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,337
$11,354
Spending / Student
$11,988
$11,785
Best Columbus County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Nakina Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Nakina, NC 28455
(910) 642-8301
Nakina, NC 28455
(910) 642-8301
Grades: 5-8
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Old Dock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12489 New Britton Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-4250
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-4250
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Williams Township
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
Rank: #88.
Acme Delco Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16337 Old Lake Road
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 655-2957
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 655-2957
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1337 Giles Byrd Road
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-3510
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-3510
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Chadbourn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 E Third Avenue
Chadbourn, NC 28431
(910) 654-3825
Chadbourn, NC 28431
(910) 654-3825
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tabor City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 Stake Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1313.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7211 Old 74 Hwy
Evergreen, NC 28438
(910) 654-3502
Evergreen, NC 28438
(910) 654-3502
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #1414.
Tabor City Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Sixth Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3637
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3637
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy Sw
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-6111
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-6111
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus County Schools School District?
Columbus County Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,183 students.
What is the rank of Columbus County Schools School District?
Columbus County Schools School District is ranked #229 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus County Schools School District?
50% of Columbus County Schools School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus County Schools School District?
Columbus County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Columbus County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,988 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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