Columbus Career and College Academy vs Whiteville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Career and College Academy
Whiteville · Public high · Grades 9–13
230 students
Whiteville High
Whiteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
639 students
| Measure | Columbus Career and College Academy Whiteville, North Carolina | Whiteville High Whiteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 528 | #351 of 528 |
| National rank | #10770 of 16,910 | #12776 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 230 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Whiteville | Whiteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Career and College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 32.5).
- •Whiteville High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Columbus Career and College Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Columbus Career and College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Columbus Career and College Academy does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.8).
- •Whiteville High is the larger school with 639 students compared with 230.
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 Columbus Career and College Academy better than Whiteville High?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Career and College Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 32.5 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 Columbus Career and College Academy and Whiteville High?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Whiteville and Whiteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Career and College Academy: 230. Whiteville High: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Career and College Academy and Whiteville High rank in North Carolina?
Columbus Career and College Academy is 273rd of 528 and Whiteville High is 351st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).