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 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiteville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whiteville High School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whiteville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whiteville High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
35%
25%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiteville High School's ranking?
Whiteville High School is ranked #744 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Whiteville High School often compared to?
Whiteville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Columbus Junior-senior High School, South Columbus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whiteville High School?
The graduation rate of Whiteville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Whiteville High School?
666 students attend Whiteville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Whiteville High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiteville High School?
Whiteville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whiteville High School offer ?
Whiteville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiteville High School part of?
Whiteville High School is part of Whiteville City Schools School District.
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