Camden County High vs West Columbus High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 334 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camden County High
Camden · Public high · Grades 9–12
457 students
West Columbus High
Cerro Gordo · Public high · Grades 9–12
459 students
| Measure | Camden County High Camden, North Carolina | West Columbus High Cerro Gordo, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 528 | #317 of 528 |
| National rank | #6321 of 16,910 | #12100 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 457 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Camden | Cerro Gordo |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Camden County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 35.5).
- •Camden County High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Camden County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 97.6%).
- •West Columbus High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •West Columbus High is the larger school with 459 students compared with 457.
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 Camden County High better than West Columbus High?
On the Success Index (US), Camden County High ranks higher (57.9 vs 35.5 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 Camden County High and West Columbus High?
About 334 km in a straight line, between Camden and Cerro Gordo in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camden County High: 457. West Columbus High: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camden County High and West Columbus High rank in North Carolina?
Camden County High is 139th of 528 and West Columbus High is 317th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).