East Columbus Junior-Senior High vs North Wilkes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 320 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
North Wilkes High School
Hays · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
| Measure | East Columbus Junior-Senior High Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina | North Wilkes High School Hays, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 528 | #343 of 528 |
| National rank | #14627 of 16,910 | #12585 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 576 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Lake Waccamaw | Hays |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Wilkes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 23.7).
- •North Wilkes High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •North Wilkes High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •North Wilkes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.5%).
- •North Wilkes High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.5).
- •North Wilkes High School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 576.
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 North Wilkes High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Wilkes High School ranks higher (33.3 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 North Wilkes High School?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Lake Waccamaw and Hays in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High: 576. North Wilkes High School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Columbus Junior-Senior High and North Wilkes High School rank in North Carolina?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High is 440th of 528 and North Wilkes High School is 343rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).