East Columbus Junior-Senior High vs West Wilkes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 324 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
West Wilkes High School
Millers Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
| Measure | East Columbus Junior-Senior High Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina | West Wilkes High School Millers Creek, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 528 | #251 of 528 |
| National rank | #14627 of 16,910 | #10217 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 576 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Lake Waccamaw | Millers Creek |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Wilkes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 23.7).
- •West Wilkes High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •West Wilkes High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •West Wilkes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •West Wilkes High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.5).
- •West Wilkes High School is the larger school with 582 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 West Wilkes High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Wilkes High School ranks higher (43.0 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 West Wilkes High School?
About 324 km in a straight line, between Lake Waccamaw and Millers Creek in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High: 576. West Wilkes High School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Columbus Junior-Senior High and West Wilkes High School rank in North Carolina?
East Columbus Junior-Senior High is 440th of 528 and West Wilkes High School is 251st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).