- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whiteville, NC
Columbus Career and College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Career and College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370096002902
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Career and College Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Whiteville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Career and College Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Career and College Academy ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Whiteville, NC.
School address
District: Columbus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370096002902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Columbus Career and College Academy held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370096002902 · Whiteville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 17.7:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Columbus School (814 students)
Columbus Career and College Academy held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Columbus Career and College Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Columbus
West Columbus School
814 students
- South Columbus
South Columbus High
669 students
- Williams Towns
Williams Township
659 students
- East Columbus
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
576 students
- West Columbus
West Columbus High
459 students
- This school 230
Columbus Career and College Academy
230 students
What this shows Columbus Career and College Academy reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Career and College Academy compares
Columbus Career and College Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,006
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Columbus Career and College Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus County Schools reports $14,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Career and College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbus School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Columbus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williams Township | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Columbus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Career and College Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Whiteville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Career and College Academy
How many students attend Columbus Career and College Academy?
Columbus Career and College Academy has 230 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whiteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Career and College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Career and College Academy is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus Career and College Academy?
98.8% of students at Columbus Career and College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Career and College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Career and College Academy is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Whiteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Career and College Academy?
Columbus Career and College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbus Career and College Academy rank among public schools in Whiteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Career and College Academy ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Whiteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whiteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus County Schools?
Besides Columbus Career and College Academy, Columbus County Schools also operates West Columbus School (814 students), South Columbus High (669 students), and Williams Township (659 students). See the Columbus County Schools district page for the complete list.