East Columbus Junior-Senior High vs East Surry High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 291 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
Lake Waccamaw · Public high · Grades 7–12
576 students
East Surry High
Pilot Mountain · Public high · Grades 9–12
576 students
| Measure | East Columbus Junior-Senior High Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina | East Surry High Pilot Mountain, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 528 | #266 of 528 |
| National rank | #14627 of 16,910 | #10468 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 576 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Lake Waccamaw | Pilot Mountain |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Surry High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 23.7).
- •East Surry High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •East Surry High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •East Columbus Junior-Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.0).
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 East Columbus Junior-Senior High better than East Surry High?
On the Success Index (US), East Surry High ranks higher (42.0 vs 23.7 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 East Columbus Junior-Senior High and East Surry High?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Lake Waccamaw and Pilot Mountain in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High: 576. East Surry High: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Columbus Junior-Senior High and East Surry High rank in North Carolina?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High is 440th of 528 and East Surry High is 266th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).