East Columbus Junior-Senior High vs Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.6 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
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Hallsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
394 students
| Measure | East Columbus Junior-Senior High Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina | Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary Hallsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 528 | #1069 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14627 of 16,910 | #43581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 576 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Lake Waccamaw | Hallsboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Columbus Junior-Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 22.0).
- •East Columbus Junior-Senior High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.5).
- •East Columbus Junior-Senior High is the larger school with 576 students compared with 394.
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 Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Columbus Junior-Senior High ranks higher (23.7 vs 22.0 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 Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Waccamaw and Hallsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High: 576. Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Columbus Junior-Senior High and Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High is 440th of 528 and Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary is 1069th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).