Andrews High vs Columbus Career and College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 470 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrews High
Andrews · Public high · Grades 9–12
229 students
Columbus Career and College Academy
Whiteville · Public high · Grades 9–13
230 students
| Measure | Andrews High Andrews, North Carolina | Columbus Career and College Academy Whiteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 528 | #273 of 528 |
| National rank | #12675 of 16,910 | #10770 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 229 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| city | Andrews | Whiteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Career and College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 32.9).
- •Andrews High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Columbus Career and College Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Andrews High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 98.7%).
- •Columbus Career and College Academy does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.4).
- •Columbus Career and College Academy is the larger school with 230 students compared with 229.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Andrews High better than Columbus Career and College Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Career and College Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 32.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Andrews High and Columbus Career and College Academy?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Andrews and Whiteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrews High: 229. Columbus Career and College Academy: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrews High and Columbus Career and College Academy rank in North Carolina?
Andrews High is 346th of 528 and Columbus Career and College Academy is 273rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).