Schools in Columbus County Schools, North Carolina (2025)
12 schools · 5,440 students · 12 public · median Enrollment 459.
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Ranked schools in Columbus County Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 142Nakina MiddleNakina · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 194 students
- 241Columbus Career and College AcademyWhiteville · Public High37% Math proficiency · 230 students
- 337Old Dock ElementaryWhiteville · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 265 students
- 436West Columbus HighCerro Gordo · Public High42% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 527South Columbus HighTabor City · Public High37% Math proficiency · 669 students
- 627Williams TownshipWhiteville · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 659 students
- 724East Columbus Junior-Senior HighLake Waccamaw · Public High37% Math proficiency · 576 students
- 822Hallsboro-Artesia ElementaryHallsboro · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 394 students
- 920Chadbourn ElementaryChadbourn · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 233 students
- 1015Tabor City SchoolTabor City · Public Elementary99.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 598 students
- 1115West Columbus SchoolCerro Gordo · Public Elementary99.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 814 students
- 1214Acme Delco ElementaryRiegelwood · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 349 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nakina Middle Nakina · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 42.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 194 |
| 2 | Columbus Career and College Academy Whiteville · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 40.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 230 |
| 3 | Old Dock Elementary Whiteville · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 37.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 265 |
| 4 | West Columbus High Cerro Gordo · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 35.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 5 | South Columbus High Tabor City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 669 |
| 6 | Williams Township Whiteville · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 26.6 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 659 |
| 7 | East Columbus Junior-Senior High Lake Waccamaw · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 576 |
| 8 | Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary Hallsboro · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 22.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 394 |
| 9 | Chadbourn Elementary Chadbourn · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 233 |
| 10 | Tabor City School Tabor City · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.1 Lower 50% | 99.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 598 |
| 11 | West Columbus School Cerro Gordo · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.9 Lower 50% | 99.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 814 |
| 12 | Acme Delco Elementary Riegelwood · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 349 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Columbus County Schools?
Nakina Middle is the highest-ranked school in Columbus County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 42.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Columbus County Schools?
Columbus County Schools has 12 schools (1 middle, 4 high, 7 elementary) educating 5,440 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Columbus County Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Columbus County Schools is 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.