Top 10 Best Columbus County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,822 students in Columbus County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbus County, NC are North Whiteville Academy, Nakina Middle School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbus County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Columbus County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Nakina Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Nakina, NC 28455
(910) 642-8301
Grades: 5-8
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 S Martin L King Jr Ave
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3546
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Bacon's Way
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
Grades: K-8
| 863 students
Rank: #55.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-4250
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Williams Township
Math: 35% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
Rank: #77.
East Columbus Junior-senior High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
32 Gator Lane
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-4094
Grades: 7-12
| 587 students
Rank: #88.
Evergreen Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7211 Old 74 Hwy
Evergreen, NC 28438
(910) 654-3502
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #99.
Tabor City Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 W Sixth Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3637
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #1010.
Thomas Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Columbus County, NC

Columbus County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
26133 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-3200
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Flemington Dr
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
801 W Smith Street
Chadbourn, NC 28431
(910) 654-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
685 Academy St
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
(910) 642-5168
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 277
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
(910) 649-7622
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
11570 Swamp Fox Hwy East
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-2723
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
89 School Road
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-4192
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Po Box 248
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-4192
Grades: 5-8
| 379 students
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Grades: 6-10
| 20 students
44 Dream Ave
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-4061
Grades: K-7
| 106 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Columbus County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbus County, NC include North Whiteville Academy, Nakina Middle School and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbus County, NC?
10 public middle schools are located in Columbus County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus County, NC?
Columbus County, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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