South Columbus High vs Williams Township
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Columbus High
Tabor City · Public high · Grades 9–12
669 students
Williams Township
Whiteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
659 students
| Measure | South Columbus High Tabor City, North Carolina | Williams Township Whiteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 528 | #897 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13961 of 16,910 | #40686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 669 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Tabor City | Whiteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.1 vs 26.6).
- •South Columbus High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Williams Township does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •South Columbus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Williams Township does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.9).
- •South Columbus High is the larger school with 669 students compared with 659.
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 South Columbus High better than Williams Township?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are South Columbus High and Williams Township?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Tabor City and Whiteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Columbus High: 669. Williams Township: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Columbus High and Williams Township rank in North Carolina?
South Columbus High is 406th of 528 and Williams Township is 897th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).