West Columbus High School vs. Whiteville High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Columbus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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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 391 students in grades 9-12, West Columbus High School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower 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
9-12
9-12
Total Students
391 students
666 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#566 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
105
198
Grade 10 Students
109
153
Grade 11 Students
85
162
Grade 12 Students
92
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
40%
35%
% White
50%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%