Best Whiteville Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 864 students in Whiteville, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Whiteville, NC are Columbus Career And College Academy, Whiteville High School and North Whiteville Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiteville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Whiteville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Whiteville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus Career And College Academy, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Whiteville, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Career And College Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4564 Chadbourn Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Gr: 9-13 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Whiteville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
413 N Lee Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4189
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Whiteville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Gr: 6-10 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Whiteville, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Whiteville, NC include Columbus Career And College Academy, Whiteville High School and North Whiteville Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Whiteville?
3 public high schools are located in Whiteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteville?
Whiteville public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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