How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Thomas Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Waccamaw, NC | Lake Waccamaw, NC |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 576 | 62 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Thomas Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,006 | $21,338 |
| District | Columbus County School District | Thomas Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Thomas Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.4% | 25.8% |
| African American | 31.9% | 27.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% | 22.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12.3% | 3.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.8% | 21.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Thomas Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 585:1 | 58:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.3% | 66.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 288 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.