How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbus Career and College Academy | East Columbus Junior-Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Whiteville, NC | Lake Waccamaw, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 230 | 576 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.8% | 99.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbus Career and College Academy | East Columbus Junior-Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,748 | $13,748 |
| District | Columbus County Schools | Columbus County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbus Career and College Academy | East Columbus Junior-Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 26.4% |
| African American | 17.8% | 31.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% | 18.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 12.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 10.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbus Career and College Academy | East Columbus Junior-Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 1 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 230:1 | 576:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.0% | 45.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 288 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.