Whiteville High School vs. South Columbus High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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
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Overview
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).
Serving 681 students in grades 9-12, South Columbus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 33% 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
666 students
681 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1303 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
198
207
Grade 10 Students
153
182
Grade 11 Students
162
154
Grade 12 Students
153
138
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
35%
21%
% White
46%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
1%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%