West Columbus High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cerro Gordo, North Carolina 28430 · Columbus County Schools
#317 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#12100 of 16,910 nationally
About West Columbus High
West Columbus High is a public high located in Cerro Gordo, in the Columbus County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 459 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 317th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (55th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 459.
There are 2 schools in Cerro Gordo; West Columbus High ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Columbus High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Columbus High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Columbus School
Cerro Gordo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
814 students · 654 m away
Chadbourn Elementary
Chadbourn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students · 9.5 km away
Columbus Career and College Academy
Whiteville · Public high · Grades 9–13
230 students · 13 km away
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Washington County High
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Columbus High a good school?
West Columbus High has a Success Index (US) of 35.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #317 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Columbus High rank in North Carolina?
West Columbus High ranks #317 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #12100 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Columbus High?
West Columbus High had 459 students in 2025.
Is West Columbus High a elementary school or a high school?
West Columbus High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Columbus High?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of West Columbus High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.