East Columbus Junior-senior High School vs. Whiteville High School
Should I attend East Columbus Junior-senior High School or Whiteville High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Columbus Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Whiteville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 587 students in grades 7-12, East Columbus Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 666 students in grades 9-12, Whiteville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
587 students
666 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1815 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#566 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
85
-
Grade 8 Students
111
-
Grade 9 Students
108
198
Grade 10 Students
97
153
Grade 11 Students
87
162
Grade 12 Students
99
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
16%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
10%
% Black
30%
35%
% White
31%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%