How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Columbus County Schools | Whiteville City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Whiteville, North Carolina | Whiteville, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 5,335 | 2,104 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 15.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Columbus County Schools | Whiteville City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,006 | $14,346 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.9% | 28.9% |
| State Revenue | 64.6% | 55.1% |
| Local Revenue | 13.5% | 16.0% |
Columbus County Schools
Federal State Local
Whiteville City Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Columbus County Schools | Whiteville City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.4% | 35.9% |
| African American | 24.9% | 45.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.9% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.0% | 99.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Columbus County Schools | Whiteville City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 361.8:1 | 420.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.8% | 24.0% |
School Types
Columbus County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
Whiteville City Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.