West Columbus School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cerro Gordo, North Carolina 28430 · Columbus County Schools
#1315 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#47721 of 50,301 nationally
About West Columbus School
West Columbus School is a public elementary located in Cerro Gordo, in the Columbus County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 814 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1315th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (31th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 814.
There are 2 schools in Cerro Gordo; West Columbus School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near West Columbus School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Columbus High
Cerro Gordo · Public high · Grades 9–12
459 students · 654 m away
Chadbourn Elementary
Chadbourn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students · 10 km away
Columbus Career and College Academy
Whiteville · Public high · Grades 9–13
230 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Dunn Elementary
Dunn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
813 students
Belville Elementary
Leland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
812 students
Antioch Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades K–5
816 students
J.V. Washam Elementary
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–5
818 students
Barnette Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
818 students
Warsaw Elementary
Warsaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
808 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Columbus School a good school?
West Columbus School has a Success Index (US) of 14.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1315 of 1,457 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 School rank in North Carolina?
West Columbus School ranks #1315 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #47721 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Columbus School?
West Columbus School had 814 students in 2025.
Is West Columbus School a elementary school or a high school?
West Columbus School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Columbus School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of West Columbus School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.