For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 630 students in Lake Waccamaw, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC are East Columbus Junior-senior High School and Thomas Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Waccamaw, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Lake Waccamaw have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Columbus Junior-senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Gator Lane
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-4094
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-4094
Gr: 7-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206-b Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Flemington Dr
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC include East Columbus Junior-senior High School and Thomas Academy.
How many public schools are located in Lake Waccamaw?
2 public schools are located in Lake Waccamaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Waccamaw?
Lake Waccamaw public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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